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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 Ford F-150 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #8

Apr 142001

F-150

  • miles

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

Pulled up in driveway and driveshaft went out. Also, driver's side wheel ball joints fell off.

- Baraboo, WI, USA

problem #7

Jul 252000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The driveshaft was replaced.

- Vandalia, MO, USA

problem #6

Aug 221998

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driveshaft keeps breaking.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Jan 171999

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles

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

#1 when you put the transmission in drive and proceed forward you can hear the drive shaft or rearend clank twice. This is getting louder as I drive it. It feels like the driveshaft will eventually break. # 2 while driving the truck and its shifting gears the whole truck will flutter as if it will not go into the proper gear.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #4

Apr 071997

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Serious vibrations come from the transfer case/transmission at high speeds. Owner believes it's a drive shaft problem.

- Franklin, LA, USA

problem #3

Aug 071997

F-150

  • miles
While driving there is a virbration coming from the steering wheel which is more noticeable at (35-40) mph. The driveshaft was replaced. Problem still exists.

- Roslindale, MA, USA

problem #2

Feb 241996

F-150

  • miles
Mounting bolts not installed at factory, causing left front drive yoke assembley to come apart from the differential mounting plate.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 011996

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, when brakes are applied they lost effectiveness, after few seconds brakes will stop the vehcile. Consumer could hear a clanging noise, was coming from drive shaft, dealer removed drive shaft assembly and packed shift yoke with grease.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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