1997 Ford F-250 wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1997 Ford F-250 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tire blow out on freeway california I-5 at 210 interchange bfgoodrich lt235/85 r16 ltr m+s 1655 miles on the tires installed 05-20-2019 of last year”
filed Mar 8, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the cable that holds the bracket and the spare tire was loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not…”
filed Feb 4, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 F-250 | 8 | 8% |
| 2012 F-250 | 16 | 6% |
| 2011 F-250 | 17 | 7% |
| 2010 F-250 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 F-250 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 F-250 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 F-250 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 F-250 | 15 | 7% |
| 2005 F-250 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 F-250 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 F-250 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.