1997 Ford F-150 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 214 complaints for the 1997 Ford F-150, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 214 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Front torsion bar broke on left side while driving at a low rate of speed, causing wheel to go into an angle and frontend to fall.
Dt:the contact stated the middle leaf spring broke in the rear of her vehicle. The first time it broke was on the left side, it punctured a tire. The tire went flat while the truck was sitting. The leaf spring was repaired at this time by a certified mechanic. The second time was the right side leaf spring; while driving she heard a clunking sound, stopped the vehicle to inspect the noise, and noticed the leaf spring h broke. It was repaired by certified mechanic.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-150
- Engine 543 complaints
- Tires 334 complaints
- Fuel system 269 complaints
- Brakes 260 complaints
- Body & structure 231 complaints
- Cruise control 227 complaints
- Steering 213 complaints
- Electrical system 207 complaints