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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,333 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #3

Apr 012003

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

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

While driving steering shaft separated from the gear, resulting in loss of steering control. Related recall 03V196000, but manufacturer advises that consumer's vehicle not included even though the vehicle's manufacturing date falls within the range specified.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 181998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 35 mph consumer lost steering control due to shaft pitman disconnecting. Dealer was contacted.

- Donnelly, ID, USA

problem #1

Sep 251996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pitman arm had fallen off from the steering sector shafts due to missing retainer nut and washer, resulting in an accident/injury.

- Belmont, CA, USA

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