1997 Ford F-150 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 269 complaints for the 1997 Ford F-150, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 269 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 140,000 miles 197 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 12
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 23 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 22 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 42 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 35 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 21 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 14 |
| 200k+ miles | 29 |
What the data shows
Of the 197 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 140,000 miles, and 2% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 12 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle involved in two separate crashes, same day, dual airbags did not deploy. Truck rearended two other vehicles at standstill, both occurrences; speeds 45 MPH. Also, emergency fuel cut-off switch did not shut off. Truck at body shop.
Observed fuel tank hanging down from underneath vehicle. On closer inspection the rear fuel tank strap was found to be heavily corroded and broken allowing the fuel tank to fall away from the vehicle. The front strap was observed to be heavily corroded as well but luckily still holding the front portion of the tank up.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-150
- Engine 543 complaints
- Tires 334 complaints
- Brakes 260 complaints
- Body & structure 231 complaints
- Cruise control 227 complaints
- Suspension 214 complaints
- Steering 213 complaints
- Electrical system 207 complaints