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1997 Ford F-150

NHTSA F-150 Recalls

There are also 23 Ford recalls » 60 defect investigations » 288 TSBs » for the Ford F-150.

NHTSA Campaign #07E066000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

1997 FORD F150 -- Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.

If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07E066000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E067000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

1997 FORD F150 -- Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, P/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129R-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 28, 2006. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E067000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E064000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1997 FORD F150 -- Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E064000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E065000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1997 FORD F150 -- Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E065000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E060000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1997 FORD F150 -- Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, ¿lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.¿

Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash

Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E060000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E052000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

1997 FORD F150 -- Certain Eagle eyes headlamps, P/nos. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, and FR208-B001L, sold for use as replacement equipment for the passenger vehicles listed above. These headlamps fail to conform to the photometric requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Sabry lee will notify owners and offer full credit for any noncompliant headlamp. The recall is expected to begin on June 14, 2006. Owners may contact sabry lee account executive at 1-866-467-2279. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E052000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E025000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

1997 FORD F-150 -- Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, P/nos. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, ¿lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.¿

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006. Owners may contact poli-auto at 305-477-1356. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E025000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E023000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

1997 FORD F-150 -- Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment.¿

Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »

NHTSA Campaign #05V388000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1997 FORD F150 -- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

A fire at the switch could occur.

By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in February 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in February 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: Also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286) For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #05V388000 »

NHTSA Campaign #03V196000 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

1997 FORD F150 -- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.

This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. Owner notification began on May 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V196000 »

NHTSA Campaign #01X001000 TIRES:TREAD/BELT

1997 FORD F150 -- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the Safety Act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the Agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all Firestone Wilderness AT 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on Ford trucks and SUVS. Ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire design to stress, aging, and manufacturing differences between plants. Ford is replacing these tires to prevent possible premature tire failure. Vehicle description: The vehicles listed below may have been originally equipped with Firestone Wilderness AT tires or may have had Wilderness AT tires installed during the Firestone recall launched in August 2000. Certain 1991 throught 2002 Ford Explorer certain 2001 throught 2002 Explorer Sport, and Sport Trac certain 1997 through 2002 Mercury Mountaineer certain 1991 through 2001 Ranger certain 1999 through 2001 Expedition certain 1991 through 1994, and 1997 model year F-series certain 1991 through 1994 Bronco note: Both original equipment and replacement tires are affected.

Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01X001000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V231000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the Kansas City or Norfolk assembly plants. The front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The first location is below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. The bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. The second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. During installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could have been bent downward. In vehicles equipped with a manual 4xz4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage may contact the steel tubes as it is being shifted between 4H, 4L, 2L and neutral.

This condition could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. Owner notification began October 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V231000 »

NHTSA Campaign #00V168000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease Canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet Canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." According to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the U.S. erroneously.

The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by U.S. standards.

Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V168000 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V161000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. If the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. A fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. The center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.

Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V161000 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V161000 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. If the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. A fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. The center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.

Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will be replaced. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V161000 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V095000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.

This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in May 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin July 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V095000 »

NHTSA Campaign #98V007000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with a 4.2L engine and originally sold or currently registered in one of the following states: Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Michigan, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. The throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in the throttle body when the temperature ranges from -10 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Increased brake pedal efforts or some increase in stopping distance could result.

Dealers will install a revised PCV system on these vehicles. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V007000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V171000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."

The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.

Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V171000 »

NHTSA Campaign #97V147000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks. The transmission bracket end fitting can separate from the shift cable assembly resulting in operator inability to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position.

This condition can result in unintended vehicle movement if the parking brake is not set.

Dealers will install a new transmission shift control cable. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V147000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V256000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

1997 FORD F150 -- The seat elt anchorage attachments are missing or misinstalled on these vehicles.

A loose fastener can eventually detach and would not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a vehicle accident.

Dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the seat belt anchorage attachments. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V256000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V251000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1997 FORD F150 -- Vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following states: Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan (upper peninsula), New York, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Operation at highway speeds during extreme cold, northern climate winter conditions, can result in ice forming in the throttle body of the engine.

This ice can cause the throttle plate to remain in the highway cruising position after the accelerator is released or the speed control is deactivated. Under such conditions, the vehicle stopping distances would be increased possibly resulting in an accident.

Dealers will install a foam insulating sleeve on the line from the PCV to the hose fitting on the throttle plate. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V251000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V184000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

1997 FORD F150 -- The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.

A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V184000 »

NHTSA Campaign #96V161000 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

1997 FORD F150 -- The certification labels on the involved vehicles has incorrect rear tire inflation pressure designations. This does not comply with FMVSS no. 120, "Tire Selection And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."

Incorrect inflation pressures could cause premature wear of the rear tires. .

Owners will be provided with correct certification labels and instructions for installing these labels. Dealers can install this label if the owner so desires. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V161000 »