VIN Decoder Results

1FTJW35F3VEA80860

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

FORD

Vehicle Model

F-350

Additional Information

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Error Text

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Vehicle Descriptor

1FTJW35F*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 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)

Cab Type

Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max

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

JW35F Vehicle Descriptor Section

3 Check Digit

VEA80860 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (4 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

1997 FORD F-350

Source

NHTSA Database

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

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN...

Consequence: SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign: 01X001000

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.

Consequence: 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.

Campaign: 97V187000

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Owner Complaints (163)

Total Complaints

163

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

"ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE PAN THE DIPSTICK ADAPTER WAS MANUFACTURED POORLY. THE OIL FROM THE CRANKCASE HAS CAUSED THE ORING TO SWELL AND LEAK OIL. THE OIL LEAK IS GETTING ON THE STARTER AND CLUTCH. THE OIL CAN CAUSE A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICA..."

ODI #11270810

ENGINE

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT STALLED A SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. GLADIAN REPAIR SHOP OF PITT..."

ODI #11013699

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