Glaval Ford F150 1997

Model Ford F150 made in 1997 by Glaval got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and service brakes, hydraulic. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Ford f150 year 1997

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1997

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM
97V066000	GLAVAL BUS DIVISION	from 08/01/1995 to 12/05/1996	V (Vehicle)	2121	05/19/1997	MFR	GLAVAL BUS DIVISION	04/21/1997	05/01/1997
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: glaval conversion vans and pickup trucks. the retainer clips were not removed from the rear brake drum wheel stud bolts prior to the installation of a custom wheel.
Consequence Summary	The wheel can appear to be or can actually go out of balance and could crack in the lug nut area increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the wheels and remove the retainer clips if still in place and also inspect wheels for cracks (including the front wheels, if the tires have been rotated). if the wheels are cracked in the lug nut area, the wheels will be replaced.
Notes	Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact glaval at 1-800-348-3708.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE
04/21/2010	103000
	Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the oil pressure gage light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the oil pressure sensor needed to be replaced. the contact stated the failure was repaired three times. the vehicle was taken the fourth failure to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. the technician stated there were no failures. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 103,000 and the current mileage was 107,600. dr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11/12/2011
	When approaching an intersection, stepped on brake, pedal went to floor. vehicle would not stop. inspection showed brake line had ruptured from corrosion at rear axle. replace one brake line. while bleeding brakes, another line ruptured.