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4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,500 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-250 engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Ford F-250 Owner Comments

problem #2

Nov 182003

F-250 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

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

While driving, the vehicle lost steering and braking power. The assembly that tightened the belt drive around the steel shaft about one inch in diameter had broken off at the time where the truck had no brakes or steering.

- Chesterfield, MO, USA

problem #1

Jun 171997

F-250 4WD

  • miles
Front end misalignment causing vehicle to vibrate and premature wear of tires. In addition, belt tensioner roller makes noise when vehicle is started, and popping noise from cab when driving over uneven surfaces due to cab mounting bolts to frame being loose.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

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