1977 Ford F-250 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1977 Ford F-250 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 6 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1977 compare to other F-250 years?

F-250 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1977 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1977 Ford F-250 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	1	33%	new
Electrical System	1	33%	new
Body & Structure	1	33%	new

Does the 1977 Ford F-250 have recalls?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E064000Fuel SystemAugust 27, 2007 · 34,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Consequence

A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

78V096000TransmissionApril 28, 1978 · 61,417 units

Defect

SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS THAT WERE ASSEMBLED WITH IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED CAST IRON EXTENSION HOUSINGS. THE HOUSINGS HAVE MISLOCATED CAST CAM PLATE STOPS. A MISLOCATED STOP MAY PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM LOCKING IN THE PARK POSITION WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS A DRIVER MAY RELY UPON THE READING ON THE GEARSHIFT SELECTOR LEVER INDICATOR AND MAY ASSUME THAT THE TRANSMISSION PARKING GEAR IS ENGAGED.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

77V218000SteeringDecember 14, 1977 · 40,000 units

Defect

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE MANUAL STEERING GEARS MAY CONTAIN STEERING GEAR RECIRCULATORY BALLS THAT COULD FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURING IS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT-TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BALL BEARINGS OF THE STEERING GEAR, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

77V161000Speed ControlSeptember 23, 1977 · 16,000 units

Defect

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE CARBURETORS IN WHICH, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE SECONDARY THROTTLE PLATES MAY STICK OPEN.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CARBURETOR AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

77V141000Fuel SystemSeptember 13, 1977 · 60,000 units

Defect

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE AT THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL INLET TUBE TO THE CARBURETOR FILTER. THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION IS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT INSERTION OF THE FUEL TUBE INTO THE HOSE OR IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE HOSE CLAMP, CAUSING THE CLAMP TO BE CRIMPED DIRECTLY OVER THE FUEL TUBE BEAD.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING FUEL HOSE CLAMP WITH A SPRING-TYPE CLAMP AT THE HOSE-TO-FUEL INLET TUBE CONNECTION, AND ADJUST THE CONNECTION WHERE NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

77V082000Fuel SystemJune 2, 1977 · 11 units

Defect

THE UPPER SUPPORT STRAP NUTS, ATTACHING THE FUEL TANK, WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MAY ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH AND FALL TO THE GROUND.

Remedy

DEALER WILL TIGHTEN ATTACHING NUTS TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS TO SECURE THE FUEL TANK, AT NO COST TO OWNER.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“BED LINERS AND STEEL GAS CANS CREATE STATIC ELECTRICITY WHICH IGNITED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER AND HIS VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS IN INCIDENT. *SLC ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 26, 1996 · fire

“BED LINERS AND STEEL GAS CANS CREATE STATIC ELECTRICITY WHICH IGNITED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER AND HIS VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK CONSUMER SUSTAINED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS IN INCIDENT. *SLC ”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · August 26, 1996 · fire

“AFTER INSTALLING AN OFF MARKET BRAKE PRODUCT ONTO VEHICLE CALLED TEKONSHA BRAKE SYSTEM, MANUFACTURED BY VOYAGER, LEARNED THAT SYSTEM WILL NOT BRAKE IN REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · June 1, 2000

1977 Ford F-250 — common questions

Is the 1977 Ford F-250 reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 6 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 1977 Ford F-250 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns affecting the 1977 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford F-250 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-250 years to avoid are 2019, 2017, 1999, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2000, 2011, 2020, 1997, 2006, 2001, 2008, 1995, 2014. The cleanest record among F-250 years belongs to 1982.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1977 compare to other F-250 years?

What are the most common 1977 Ford F-250 problems?

Does the 1977 Ford F-250 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

1977 Ford F-250 — common questions

Is the 1977 Ford F-250 reliable?

Does the 1977 Ford F-250 have recalls?

Which Ford F-250 years should you avoid?

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