1997 Ford F-150 tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 334 complaints for the 1997 Ford F-150, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 334 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When tires problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 tires complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 9 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
A cooper dominator sport a/t tire of the type that is currently the subject of ea 06 -021 experienced a tread separation while mounted on the rear axle of a ford f150. The tread separation LED to a loss of control and vehicle rollover that resulted in the death of one man and incapacitating brain injuries to another. The tire had 7/32 of tread and was in good condition before the failure. The tire was well maintained and showed no signs of abuse or misuse.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The vehicle has cooper mesa a/p tires, size p225/70/r16 (na). While driving approximately 70 MPH, the front passenger side tire completely blew out, which almost caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. She safely maneuvered off the side of the road and noticed that the entire exterior sidewall was shredded. The interior and tread on the tire was in good condition. Prior to operating the vehicle, the tire pressure was normal.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-150
- Engine 543 complaints
- Fuel system 269 complaints
- Brakes 260 complaints
- Body & structure 231 complaints
- Cruise control 227 complaints
- Suspension 214 complaints
- Steering 213 complaints
- Electrical system 207 complaints