1997 Ford F-250 engine problems
The 1997 Ford F-250 has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE INSURANCE AGENCY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-250 engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.