1997 Ford F Series engine problems
The 1997 Ford F Series has 22 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 40% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
22
Engine complaints
40%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“THE TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A STRIP MALL PARKING LOT. A FEW MINUTES LATER SOMEONE SAID THAT THERE WERE FLAMES COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL IN 10 MINUTES. FOUR OFF DUTY FIREMEN WERE THERE AND COULD NOT PUT THE FLAMES OUT. NEAR BY FIRE STATION WAS CALLED. ITS RESPONSE WAS WITH IN A FEW…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Ford F Series have?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the 1997 Ford F Series engine — 40% 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.