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1FTDF1723VN••••••1997 Ford F-150
This build draws 6.4× more complaints than the average 1997 Ford F-150 build (20 vs 3).
20on this build
2232on the model
718builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedTires 7Engine And Engine Cooling 5Steering 4Service Brakes 3
What owners of this build wrote
Engine And Engine CoolingfireMar 2012
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. No one was injured from the fire. The fire department was contacted to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and took a complaint. The contact did…
Fuel SystemOct 2010
After filling up the gas tank, pulled out on to the road, small bump in the intersection. Rusted straps broke and gas tank fell off. Lucky it was raining and road was wet or could of caused fire
TiresOct 2001
Tire lost tread, but did not blowout. Tire tread damaged pick-up. Almost rolled over. *ak (DOT number: w2081pt017 tiresize: p235/70r16)
SteeringMar 2001
Lower steering shaft universal joint became disengaged from the steering gear box commection. This created an inability to steer the truck
EquipmentMar 2001
The universal joint on the end of the steering column disconnected causing loss of steering ability, the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the steering gear box was also replaced. Nlm
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTDF1723VNA63858 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.