1997 Ford F-350

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #06V286000August 1, 20061,200,000 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

  Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

  Remedy

  Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)

• NHTSA recall #97V187000October 29, 199731,600 vehicles affected

  tires: bead

  Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.

  The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

  Remedy

  Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, Ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.

• NHTSA recall #96V184000September 25, 19961,200 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

  The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.

  A loss of service braking Can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.

Other model years

• 1991 31
• 1992 52
• 1993 101
• 1994 95
• 1995 134
• 1996 130
• 1997
• 1999 413
• 2000 304
• 2001 160
• 2002 116
• 2003 90
• 2004 159
• 2005 114
• 2006 145
• 2007 36
• 2008 131
• 2009 28
• 2011 136
• 2012 149
• 2013 76
• 2014 91