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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,616 miles

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1997 Ford F-150 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 3 of 3)

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problem #8

Mar 072000

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Tie rod end separated from the vehicle at 60mph. Dealer has been notified.

- Scotia, NY, USA

problem #7

Jan 252000

F-150

  • miles
Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started. Recall work was not done properly. Screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall. Knocking started to occur in engine after vehicle was returned to me. Called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine. Was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws. Returned to shop noone was around to do the work. While driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up. Had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase. Had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship. I have been told I need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine. I am not satisfied with this solution. I feel that they have ruined my truck and I won't feel safe and secure in it anymore. Please contact me so I can explain further.

- Williamsville, NY, USA

problem #6

Jul 221999

F-150

  • miles
While driving at 35 mph inner tie rod came off, and the ball joints are trying to coming off.

- Alpena, MI, USA

problem #5

Jun 141999

F-150

  • miles

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

Outer tie rod ends falling from sockets, causing sudden and total loss of steering.

- Concord, NH, USA

problem #4

Jun 141999

F-150

  • miles
Truck is used as family transportation, never been involved in any accidents. Tie rod end broke turning in to a parking lot. Towed to dealer. Finally got it fixed 9 days later, was told there was a national backorder on the part. Drove the truck 1 day before the other side tie rod broke - pulling out of my driveway at approx. 5M.P.H.. towed again to dealer to have second tie rod replaced.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 161999

F-150

  • miles
While backing out of the driveway the inner tie rod snapped in half. The dealer is aware of the problem. The tie rod has not been replaced.

- Coon Rapids, MN, USA

problem #2

Nov 151997

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at about 70-75 mph, slightly turning the wheel owner heard a loud noise. He took vehicle into the dealer for inspection and was informed that the inner tie rod was loose. Consumer states just 1000 miles prior to the failure, he had vehicle in the shop for the 60000 mile check up.

- Treemont, IL, USA

problem #1

Aug 191996

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Tie rod failure.

- Ridgeley, WV, USA

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