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NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Stabilizer Bar Problems

10.0

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

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1997 Ford F-150 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 012002

F-150 4WD

  • miles

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

Lower ball joints needed to be replaced for the second time. Stabilizer bar fell off for the second time

- Millbury, MA, USA

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problem #4

Oct 192001

F-150

  • miles
Stablizer bar broke, bolts fell to the ground. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no recall on vehicle. Please add VIN.

- Mullins, SC, USA

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problem #3

Apr 272000

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front torsion bar/stabilizer bar snapped completely in half, front end of truck dropped 1'9". dealer said this was the tenth in for this problem, car is undriveable and put a lot of stress another parts.

- Rochelle, IL, USA

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problem #2

Aug 151999

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer experienced steering problem and was unable to back out of parking space due to stabilizer failure. Nlm

- Jackson, MS, USA

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problem #1

Feb 181998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Stabilizer bar failed, causing truck to collapse on front tires with no way to steer.

- Holly, MI, USA

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