1997 Ford F-450 SD recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1997 Ford F-450 SD. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Oct 13, 2009Fire risk1992–2003 Ford E-150, 1992–2003 Ford E-250, 1992–2003 Ford E-350 and 12 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
09V399000 · 4.5M units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Dec 5, 2007Crash risk1997–2003 Ford E-Series, 1997–2003 Ford Excursion, 1997–2003 Ford F-250 SD and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
07V553000 · 1.2M units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Aug 1, 2006Fire risk1994–1996 Ford Club Wagon, 1994–1996 Ford E-150, 1994–1996 Ford E-250 and 10 other models — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
06V286000 · 1.2M units · FORD MOTOR COMPANY