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5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,500 miles

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1997 Ford F-150 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 142003

(reported on)

F-150

  • 39,000 miles

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

Consumer states that vehicle is equipped with self contained ball joints. These ball joint do not need to be greased. Over time the ball joints develop a squeak and need replacing.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #1

Mar 152001

F-150 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Upper ball joint is about to break. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Dealer stated that parts wear out even if it did happen with only 44000 miles on it, dealer replaced left upper ball joint and replaced control arm.

- Church Hill, TN, USA

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