VIN Decoder Results

1FTHX25FXVEB42597

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

F-250

Additional Information

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Vehicle Descriptor

1FTHX25F*VE

Manufacturer Name

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Model Year

1997

Plant City

JEFFERSON COUNTY

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Kentucky Truck

Plant State

KENTUCKY

Body Class

Pickup

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)

Cab Type

Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended

Drive Type

4x2

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

7300.0

Displacement (CI)

445

Displacement (L)

7.3

Engine Model

7.3 Turbo -DI

Fuel Type - Primary

Diesel

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

205

Engine Brake (hp) To

215

Other Engine Info

DI: Direct Injection

Turbo

Yes

Engine Manufacturer

Navistar

Seat Belt Type

Manual

VIN Breakdown

1FT World Manufacturer Identifier

HX25F Vehicle Descriptor Section

X Check Digit

VEB42597 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (14 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

1997 FORD F-250

Source

NHTSA Database

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, OR...

Consequence: AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS

Campaign: 11V385000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence: 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 05

Campaign: 06V286000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIV...

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

Campaign: 06E067000

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Owner Complaints (311)

Total Complaints

311

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

"The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel strap failed and there was a hole in the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated tha..."

ODI #11610939

WHEELS

"TIRE BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY CALIFORNIA I-5 AT 210 INTERCHANGE BFGOODRICH LT235/85 R16 LTR M+S 1655 MILES ON THE TIRES INSTALLED 05-20-2019 OF LAST YEAR"

ODI #11316921

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