Ford F-250 Ld 1997
Model F-250 Ld made in 1997 by Ford got 10 consumer complains there are 21 investigations as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: electrical system, vehicle speed control.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 07212 | 10/01/2007 | 10023943 | Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe | 02/20/2008 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/14/2010 | 135000 | ||
| After several inches of rain my 1997 ford f250 light duty began trying to start while parked in the driveway. the only way to stop it was to disconnect the battery cable. the battery cable was red hot and smoking. luckily my neighbor noticed or it would have caught fire. this is the second occurrance of this problem for this vehicle. both followed heavy rains. the first occurrance included spontaneous starting, interior lights coming on, left side window failure, speedometer failure, and continued operation of fan, windows and radio with ignition off. researching this issue has made me aware that this is a common problem due to water leaking through the windshield and seeping into the generic electronic module and fuse box causing multiple sysmptoms including the ones stated above. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 07/31/2007 | 85700 | 6 | 08/29/2006 |
| Monday, july 31 2007, i experienced the last of a series of intermittent stalling events in my 1997 ford f250 hd vehicle, equipped with a 7.3 dit powerstroke diesel. subsequent to my own investigations, i discovered that the cam position sensor was a component implicated in such events. i replaced the component on july 27, 2007, after an increase in stalling problems. the condition repeated on the later date above, and i drove the vehicle to a repair facility. they could not find any diagnostic codes from the pcm, but the stalling episodes increased during their analysis. after performing other system diagnostic procedures, they were left with the final conclusion that the cps must be the culprit for the stalling condition. the newer cps i installed was replaced by the repair technician with another cps. to date the condition appears resolved. i have retained all parts and the repair work-order. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 27000 | 2 | 09/14/2003 |
| 1997 ford f25. this was the second spark plug to blow out of head. first repair cost $450.00, this time it cost me my truck, 2 cameras, gps, laptop computer and several other items as the truck cought on fire when spark plug hit fuel inection rail an started a fuel fire that burnt the truck to ground. total loss. burned my hands trying to save items in cab. had a fire extinguisher, but high pressure fuel lines sprayed fire to fast. my girl friend, her dog, and i had 30 seconds to get out. in 2 minutes the cab was engulfed in flames. i will be dismantling this engine as i am a mechanic and machinist and plan to prove there were not enough threads securing spark plugs in thee alumin um heads. there were standards outlined for machining threads.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/19/2011 | 116240 | ||
| After filling gas tank and parking the vehicle at home, a strong smell of gas was noted with a large amount of gas coming from the in area of the gas tank. upon inspection of the gas tank, it was noted that gas was leaking in several areas. 20 gallons of fuel was lost over a three day period while the truck was parked, and after driving only 20 miles on an approx. 24 gallon tank of fuel, the truck was empty of fuel. i replacement fuel tank and straps were bought from a local parts store, after contacting a local ford dealership and was told ford no longer produced fuel tanks for the make and model of the vehicle. upon removing the original fuel tank and straps, significant amounts of rust and corrosion noted on both support straps and to the under side of the fuel tank also with several small holes in the tank in the area of the fuel tank support straps. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/10/2007 | 219330 | 1 | 04/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 ld. the vehicle has milestone 1000r20, size 265-75/16 tires. the wires were exposed from the sides of the front driver side tires. a mechanic stated that they were unable to repair the tire because they were dangerous. the dealer where the tires were purchased was no longer in business. the purchase date was unknown. the tire failure mileage was 1,500. the current and failure mileages of the vehicle were 219,330. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr | |||
| 05/17/2006 | 4 | ||
| All four michelin brand tires had sidewall cracks. 2.5 years old with @ 30,000 miles on them. these cracks developed in a matter of two to three weeks. had to have all four replaced. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | SAN ANGELO | SUNDOWN AUTO SALES |