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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford F-150 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #3

May 302000

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving on interstate 68 going up a mountain and towing a rv, upon reaching top of the mountain heard a loud noise. Started slowing down, passed the guardrail, and all of a sudden vehicle jack knifed out of control. Rv impact forced truck off the road. Shattered the rear cab. When they towed vehicle to dealer, was told by the mechanic that this was a common problem because bearings failed due to bearing spins in the housing unit freezing up.

- Point Of Rocks, MD, USA

problem #2

Nov 231999

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
While driving the wheel bearings separated from the vehicle, tire and rim also eparated from vehicle, resulting in a collision. The dealer has been notified.

- Chambersburg, IL, USA

problem #1

May 241999

F-150

  • miles
Rear U-joint went out. One rear wheel bearing failed due to rust; there was not lubricant.

- Mauriceville, TX, USA

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