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1997 Ford F-150
19 Defect Investigations from the NHTSA
NHTSA Defect Investigations for the 1997 Ford F-150
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1997 Ford F-150, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:
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INVESTIGATION: SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
NHTSA #DP05005
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INVESTIGATION: Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust
NHTSA #PE10036
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INVESTIGATION: Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion
NHTSA #EA11006
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INVESTIGATION: FAILURE TRANSMISSION PARK ENGAGEMENT/LOC
NHTSA #PE97019
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INVESTIGATION: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL
NHTSA #RQ98005
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INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
NHTSA #EA96020
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INVESTIGATION: SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
NHTSA #PE96030
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INVESTIGATION: STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION
NHTSA #EA02001
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INVESTIGATION: STEERING COLUMN
NHTSA #PE01033
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INVESTIGATION: TIE ROD END FAILURES
NHTSA #PE98024
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INVESTIGATION: INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR
NHTSA #PE98009
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INVESTIGATION: REAR SUSPENSION SPRING BREAKAGE
NHTSA #RQ98022
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INVESTIGATION: ICE FORMATION IN THE THROTTLE BODY
NHTSA #RQ98003
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INVESTIGATION: ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
NHTSA #EA05005
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INVESTIGATION: ALLEGED LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL
NHTSA #EA98018
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INVESTIGATION: LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL
NHTSA #PE98021
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INVESTIGATION: UNDERCARRIAGE FIRES
NHTSA #PE97005
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INVESTIGATION: WHEEL SEPARATION
NHTSA #EA97027
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INVESTIGATION: WHEEL SEPARATION FROM VEHICLE
NHTSA #PE97033
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