Ford F Series (medium) 1997

Model F Series (medium) made in 1997 by Ford got 9 consumer complains as well as 13 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

F series (medium) year 1997

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1997

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
BC0696961023	10/23/1996	50368	Concerns of check engine light (mil) w/ codes p0300 thru p0308 & eng runes rough/misses. *tt	04/24/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
BC3236970211	02/11/1997	51861	Fd 1060 engines - new design starter motor to alleviate hard start/no start concerns in cold ambients. *tw	07/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
BC0782961014	10/14/1996	50408	Concerns of check engine light 'on'. *tt	04/24/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BC0883961004	10/04/1996	50440	Vehicles may exhibit an exhaust leak &/or noise due to warped exhaust manifolds. *tt	04/24/1997
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
BC0750961017	10/17/1996	50389	Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal. *tt	04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
BC5197961001	10/01/1996	50474	Some vehicles equipped w/ an ax4s transaxle may have been shipped w/ a low transaxle fluid level. *tt	04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BC0844961008	10/08/1996	50429	E4od trans may emit a tick/rattle noise when driving at light loads in 1st gear at 1100 to 1800 rpm rpm. *tt	04/24/1997
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
13736	01/01/2000	612728	Some vehicles may experience oil leaking from the shift lever. *mjs	06/12/2000
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
97218	01/20/1997	51417	Suspension - noise from front spring rear hanger - revised rear spring hanger insulator pad - vehicles equipped with 6000, 7000 or 9000 lb axles built through 10/1/97. *tw	06/27/1997
TIRES
BC5195961001	10/01/1996	50472	Firestone p235 tires may exhibit a high frequency vibration at 65-75 mph. *tt	04/24/1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
BC5201961001	10/01/1996	50477	Investigating 7.3l irregular idle. *tt	04/24/1997
BC0693961023	10/23/1996	50365	Investigating 7.3l irregular idle. *tt	04/24/1997
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
BC0854961007	10/07/1996	50436	Reattachment of heater hose fittings for concern of no heat, overheat, or coolant loss may occur due to heater hoses not properly connected at their quick-connect fittings. *tt	04/24/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
06/01/2006	104000	3	08/08/2004
	Brake system went out at 68,000 miles, starter went out at 90,000 miles, tie rod snapped at 104,000 miles, regular oil changes and tune ups. *nm
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
05/31/2011	160000
	I have a 97 ford f150. i noticed yesterday when i looked under my truck the fuel tank strap was busted, and both were severly corroded.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06/01/2006	104000	3	08/08/2004
	Brake system went out at 68,000 miles, starter went out at 90,000 miles, tie rod snapped at 104,000 miles, regular oil changes and tune ups. *nm
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
06/01/2006	104000	3	08/08/2004
	Brake system went out at 68,000 miles, starter went out at 90,000 miles, tie rod snapped at 104,000 miles, regular oil changes and tune ups. *nm
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
08/25/2005		2	07/11/2005
	Driver's side and passenger side doors on 1997 ford f-150 have cracks at rear of window frame about 4 inches from the bottom of the window. i have heard of many other people who have these cracks in the door. *jb
03/01/1997		1	02/01/2000
	Crack in drivers side door by window . *ak

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