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1997 Ford F-250
NHTSA F-250 Recalls
There are also 13 Ford recalls » 46 defect investigations » 196 TSBs » for the Ford F-250.
NHTSA Campaign #07E066000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
175 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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 #06V286000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1,200,000 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: Also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388) For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V286000 »
NHTSA Campaign #06E067000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
19,413 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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 #06E052000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
14,616 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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 #05V388000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4,500,000 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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
171,446 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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
13,000,000 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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
670,509 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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 #98V095000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
1,520,000 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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 #97V187000 TIRES:BEAD
31,600 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- Vehicle description: Light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the Cuautitlan, mexico plant between September 1, 1996, and July 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, Ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #97V187000 »
NHTSA Campaign #97V171000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
866,000 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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 #96V184000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
1,200 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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
134,770 vehicles recalled
1997 FORD F250 -- 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 »
