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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 18
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,990 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford F-150 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #6

Feb 092000

F-150

  • miles

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

While driving on the highway, smelled a burning wire odor. Went to start up in the morning and vehicle had no headlights.

- Oklahoma, OK, USA

problem #5

Feb 092000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving on highway smelled a burning wire odor. Went to start up vehicle in the morning, and no headlights. Circuit breaker was never thrown. Contacted dealer, and he repaired and replaced headlight switch.

- Oklahoma, OK, USA

problem #4

Sep 011999

F-150

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph noticed smoke coming out of defroster. Pulled over and the vehicle was on fire.fire department came out and put of the fire.

- Hornerville, MO, USA

problem #3

Oct 161996

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles

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

Potential electrical short hazard in the wire bundle located adjacent to the parking brake release mechanism.

- Oak Harbor, WA, USA

problem #2

Jun 081999

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When it rains/misty or foggy the electrical wiring is causing the vehicle to misfire/ backfire and almost stall, which could cause an accident.

- Asbury Park, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 101997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: Nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem. Dealer has been contacted. Consumer has became aware of recall 98S14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts. Steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains. Transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97S86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs. Windshield wipers start by themselves. Turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire. Brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop. A/C was not cold enough. Serpentine belt was replaced. Door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.

- Plano, TX, USA

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