VehicleVerdict

1997 Ford F-150 other problems

The 1997 Ford F-150 has 74 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 2% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

74

Other complaints

2%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Related recalls

96V161000OtherAugust 29, 1996 · 134,770 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 1997 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA has 74 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-150 other — 2% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1997 Ford F-150 other?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the other: 96V161000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.