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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 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 exhaust system problems

exhaust system problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 202002

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the head gaskets. Also stated that went out to turn on the vehicle and white smoke came off the vehicle. Dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle ha a blown head gasket.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 041999

F-150

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to manufacturer's recall 98R04, concerning PCV system. However, this vehicle was not included in recall due to location. Recall only involved vehicles in cold climate states. Consumer uncelar about recall manufacturer sent for his vehicle. Dealer reused to replace parts. Ford admits vehicle may not stop in colder climates.

- Niantic, CT, USA

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