1997 Ford F-150 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 231 complaints for the 1997 Ford F-150, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 231 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 130,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 130,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 14 injuries.
What owners wrote
Doors have stress cracks on upper frame,I've paid to have repaired once,when I approached dealer they said o recall on that problem, would not help,now door switches keep interior lights on till it goes off on power saver,door ajar light stays on when moisture condition/rain,snow sleet and so on.
1997 f150 ford lariat super cab 4x4 with 83,262 miles, the vehicle has excessive rust on panels, frame, frame supports and undercarriage components; some of the frame/ frame supports have significant holes and has no structural integrity. The safety design intent of the vehicle has been compromised due to the severe rust; in a crash condition the vehicle occupants' safety would be jeopardized. December 3, 2010 the vehicle was driven in the village of oxford, mi.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-150
- Engine 543 complaints
- Tires 334 complaints
- Fuel system 269 complaints
- Brakes 260 complaints
- Cruise control 227 complaints
- Suspension 214 complaints
- Steering 213 complaints
- Electrical system 207 complaints