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1FTHX26F8VE••••••1997 Ford F-250
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 1997 Ford F-250 build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
258on the model
171builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 3Suspension 2Structure 2Wheels 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashAug 1997
While driving in a field the vehicle hit a rock, the 4-wheel drive skid plate crushed, allowing the rock to damage the drivetrain. Vehicle lurched forward and operated erratically, resulting in a collision
Seat BeltsJul 2011
Ref:een19-47774 (to be FWD by mail) the front tank strap on the vehicle failed and the tank dropped until supported by skid plate. Some diesel fuel spilled in garage, creating fire hazard but was cleaned up w/o incident. I contacted diehl ford in bellingham wa as no ford dealer…
SteeringNov 2001
Loss of power steering while pulling into a parking lot. Problem was due to a erupted high pressue hose fitting into power steering pump; dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter
SuspensionAug 2000
My tires were severely worn on the inside edges. I bought new tires and went to have the truck aligned. Virginia spring and alignment, arlington, va, 22213, informed me that my right front spring was dangerously weak and had caused the upper ball joint to become loose. They said…
Power TrainApr 2001
Over drive went out some were around 56000-58000 miles now at 94,000 miles there is no reverse
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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 1FTHX26F8VED17170 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.