We found the following complaints for FORD F-250 SD (1997)
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Trying to find out if a 1997 f 250 4x4 was standard issue with driverside airbag?
Vehicle will shut down and restart itself while driving.the gas mileage has gone down quickly.vehicle will stall and not start at all.prior sensor problems with similar symptoms.
Vehicle quits while running. Starts but will not keep running.no check engine light came on.bad fuel economy.can smell fuel at times.
Vehicle stalls out when started.quits while driving.
1.no event prior to the failure.failure occurred without warning.2.failure of the crank position sensor on ford f250 with 7.3 liter navistar diesel with result that truck would not start or run.3.called a ford mechanic who said this happens regularly and i should carry a spare cps.replaced cps and truck started and ran properly. Part cost about $190.nb:i have to search records for the date - about two years ago.date below is not accurate.
Enginelight continuously illuminated on the dashboard. Independent mechanic determinedthat wiring harness on the glove compartment broke,andonewire on the insulationmalfunctioned.
On march 2nd,2007 my f250 diesel pickup, that was idling in the driveway caught on fire.the fire started on the driver's side of the vehicle and it melted the brake fluid reservoir and burnt up the area surrounding it.my 11 year old son noticed the blaze and shut off the truck and popped the hood and tried to shovel snow to put out the fire.i quickly opened the hood and put the fire out with the surrounding snow.i contacted ford about a recall that they have on the gasoline pickups and they told me there were no recalls on my vehicle.i talked to a local ford mechanic that said it sounded like the cruise control is what started the fire. He then gave me the phone number for customer service and they sent me a letter that stated there was nothing they could do.i am not sure what my next step should be, but i am out a truck and i would hate to see any one getting hurt because of an oversight by the ford motor company.
I have a 1997 ford f-250 pu with a turbo diesel.the turbo started leaking oil around an o-ring.leak was severe.took to dealer, and a technical service bulletin had been issued for this problem.i now have been told that my turbo is failing.i believe it is for the o-ring failure, which very well may be a design flaw and a very dangerous condition for an engine to experience.i believe a recall is in order and replacement of the turbo a necessary action for ford to undertake.
Stranded on highway. Tow cost and repair.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the engine area. Suddenly, the vehicle began to vibrate and hesitate in a jerking motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that one of the engines spark plugs dislodged. A spark plug kit was installed and the failure continued to occur after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who stated that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f250 hd.the contact stated that the oil pan leaked on the vehicle.it could not be repaired unless the entire engine was removed.he noticed puddles of oil under the vehicle in the driveway.the mechanic placed a sealant around the oil pan, but this did not correct the failure.the contact has not taken the vehicle to a ford dealer.the current mileage was 99,000 and failure mileage was approximately 98,000.updated 03-12-08
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-250hd.the oil panrusted and caused the oil to leak.the contact observed that there was no oil in the engine.the contact added oil to the engine daily and noticed the following day that the oil gauge indicator was low.the contact attempted to drive the vehicle to the dealer and heard a noise in the engine. The failure mileage was 63989.the dealer informed the contact that the oil pan deteriorated.the manufacturer advised the contact to call nhtsa.per the contact, itwasunusual for an oil pan to rust andit was a safety concern.the current mileage was 64,000.updated 06/15/07
1997 ford f250hdmileage of 40,036 and garage keptexhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head -motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through.i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore.the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. I have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted.*la
Problems with oil pan, brakes, transmission and exhaust manifold.*mr the front end casing cracked. The oil pan, brake and transmission linesrusted out. The bolt heads rotted off from the exhaust manifolds, and the heads cracked as a result. The rear end cap rusted along with the pollution control valves. The left front tire tilted as a result in a cracked front end housing leaving a 1" gap. A front tire alignment was needed.*ph
My cmp sensor started going out when on the freeway at 65 mph and died and lost steering and brakes. It was a close call and went to ford and they wanted 200.00 for a sensor so i called international it was 114.00 same part. I am not happy about ford and there prices.
1.no event prior to the failure.failure occurred without warning.2.failure of the crank position sensor on ford f250 with 7.3 liter navistar diesel with result that truck would not start or run.3.called a ford mechanic who said this happens regularly and i should carry a spare cps.replaced cps and truck started and ran properly. Part cost about $190.nb:i have to search records for the date - about two years ago.date below is not accurate.
Consumer stated that the oil pan rusted right through.also, it a ignited a fire under the base of the vehicle.consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer, and neither were willing to assist the consumer.
I have a 1997 ford f250hd with the 5.8l engine and 78,000 miles. I noticed an exhaust leakand decided to install exhaust manifold gaskets to cure the problem. However, when i started the job i noticed that there were broken exhaust studs that had broken flush with the head. After removing the manifolds from the heads i also found multiple cracks in the manifolds, one almost completely around the right manifold. After contacting the local ford dealership i was told that the problem was a common one for my year and engine but was only taken care of while there was warranty. I was told that the casting for the manifolds for those years was weak.*la
Problems with oil pan, brakes, transmission and exhaust manifold.*mr the front end casing cracked. The oil pan, brake and transmission linesrusted out. The bolt heads rotted off from the exhaust manifolds, and the heads cracked as a result. The rear end cap rusted along with the pollution control valves. The left front tire tilted as a result in a cracked front end housing leaving a 1" gap. A front tire alignment was needed.*ph
1997 ford f250hdmileage of 40,036 and garage keptexhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head -motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through.i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore.the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. I have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted.*la
Dt: contact owns a 1997 ford f250. He said the vehicle started running rough so he took it to the shop, and they cleaned his fuel injection. The truck has two fuel tanks. The front fuel tank completely quit working the rear tank worked. Now he says that the rear tank keeps on filling the front tank with gas and there is so much preassure from the tanks that gas just starts running down the side of his vehilce and when he opens the gas cap fuel starts squirting out he said it would squirt out about a half gallon of gas. His smog checkedwas do last week and since his check engine light came on they will not do the smog. The dealer said he was missinga check valuve between the fuel tanks and the dealer told him both fuel pumps had to be replaced.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f250 hd.the contact stated that he had to replace the straps that held the fuel tank to the frame due to severe rust and corrosion. The manufacturer was not been contacted.the current and failure mileage was approximately 57,123.updated 02/23/11 updated 04/29/11
Was driving my 1997 f-250 from home to the dump when the strap on my front fuel tank broke/ruptured and the tank fell to the ground, still attached by fuel lines to the truck.a passing motorist brought it to my attention.i have owned the truck since 2010 and it has been operated in md during this time frame and had been operated in md by the previous owner.though ford has a recall on 1997-99 ford f-250 for this very specific problem my truck is specifically not included in that recall.
There's a recall on my 1997 f250 7.3 diesel. The recall is for the automatic transmission gear selector. I took it to ford to have it fixed cause i was experiencing the problem and he told me that my vin did not qualify.
Transmission problems- new trans. Installed
Cruise won't shut off-has happened 3-4 times now and have come close to causing wrecks.dealership claims they can't find any problem with it.also, vehicle is smoking an appears to have transmission problems- again "nothing wrong"
Transmission problems- rebuild.
Problems with oil pan, brakes, transmission and exhaust manifold.*mr the front end casing cracked. The oil pan, brake and transmission linesrusted out. The bolt heads rotted off from the exhaust manifolds, and the heads cracked as a result. The rear end cap rusted along with the pollution control valves. The left front tire tilted as a result in a cracked front end housing leaving a 1" gap. A front tire alignment was needed.*ph
When you enage the front drive axle a sevear grinding noise occurs when the front end is just free wheeling sounds like metal to metal grinding but when rolled over by hand its quiet
1997 ford f250hdmileage of 40,036 and garage keptexhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head -motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through.i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore.the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. I have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted.*la
1997 ford f250hdmileage of 40,036 and garage keptexhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head -motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through.i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore.the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. I have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted.*la
On december 4, 2004, i took my truck on about a 600 mile trip. During the trip i tried the cruise control, which worked about 5 months earlier & found it to be nonfunctional. The next day, i found myself in a position that required engaging the four-wheel drive, however it would not engage. I parked the truck that evening & had not touched it in the following month and a half. On december 10, 2004 my wife canceled the insurance since my plan was to leave it parked until spring or i could afford to get it fixed. Then on january 26, 2005 @ 05:00 am, my wife woke me up saying that my truck had just exploded. I went outside & saw the fire in the engine compartment. At that time the main concentration of the fire was on the driver?s side. I notified ford, to which their reply was sorry for your inconvenience but there are no recalls on your vehicle & it is also out of warranty.
1997 ford f250hdmileage of 40,036 and garage keptexhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head -motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through.i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore.the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. I have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted.*la
Dt:consumer states that the steel brake lineswere rusted. Consumer noticed the problem when he stepped on the brakes and theywent to the floor in august 2004.then , in june 2005 this happened again on the front lines.in august 2004 consumer replaced the brake line himself in the rear, which was still good.
Problems with oil pan, brakes, transmission and exhaust manifold.*mr the front end casing cracked. The oil pan, brake and transmission linesrusted out. The bolt heads rotted off from the exhaust manifolds, and the heads cracked as a result. The rear end cap rusted along with the pollution control valves. The left front tire tilted as a result in a cracked front end housing leaving a 1" gap. A front tire alignment was needed.*ph
1997 ford f250hdmileage of 40,036 and garage keptexhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head -motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through.i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore.the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. I have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted.*la
Steering shaft broke on 1997 ford f250.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f250 hd.the steering mechanism becomes loose and makes random noises.the contact took the vehicle to a shop and was informed that the steering linkage was coming apart.the mechanic placed a temporary makeshift to hold the linkage together, but it has not been replaced.he then learned that there was a recall on the year, make, and model of his vehicle for the same failure.the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included and they refused to repair the defect.the contact feels that the failure should be repaired for free since it was identical to the one mentioned in the recall.the failure mileage was 150,000 and current mileage was 236,000.updated 04/02/08.*lj
High pressure power steering hose failed at the quick connector on the discharge of the power steering pump. The connector came apart and caused a rapid loss of fluid and loss of steering assistance.
Problems with oil pan, brakes, transmission and exhaust manifold.*mr the front end casing cracked. The oil pan, brake and transmission linesrusted out. The bolt heads rotted off from the exhaust manifolds, and the heads cracked as a result. The rear end cap rusted along with the pollution control valves. The left front tire tilted as a result in a cracked front end housing leaving a 1" gap. A front tire alignment was needed.*ph
All four firestone steel tec radial at lt 235-85r16 tires were replaced due to dry rot on the exterior tire walls. *mjs
1997 ford f250hdmileage of 40,036 and garage keptexhaust manifold rusted, corroded and cracked-bolts rusted to the manifold, can't get spark plugs out because rusted to the head -motor mount steel is rusted along with the bolts, valve cover has rust holes and corrosion, coil that bolts onto the valve cover is swollen from rust and corrosion- bolts have popped out and are rusted, all emissions tubes are rusted through and rusted together, oil pan bolts are all rusted and disintegrated, transmission lines are rusted into the radiator, steering gearbox is severely corroded and bolts are rusting off, power steering lines and power steering are rusted through, airconditioning lines are rusted through, ****brake lines are rusted through and proportionate valve for brakes is severely rusted*****, dust covers on front wheels rusted through, front drive shaft and universal joint are severely rusted, all aluminum parts and brackets are oxidized, and the core supports are rusted through.i have contacted the dealership where bought the truck new and ford customer service and have been told this is not their problems because it is not under warranty anymore.the engine in a 6 year old vehicle should not be rusted like this. I have pictures of the damage - in the pictures you can see the ford part stickers are like new while everything around them is rusted.*la
The failure was the cruise control started a fire in my 1997 ford f250 while my wife ,our 16 month old and myself were sleeping. Luckily we got out but everything we had is a total lose.
Went to start my truck one morning and smoke came out from underneath the hood. The cruise control switch on top of the brake master cylinder burned. I turned off the ignition, opened the hood and pulled the wire from the switch. Truck is 1997 ford f250. I am the original owner of the truck. I took the truck to clinton ford in rock hill, sc and they put a cruise control switch in at a cost of $292.09. Now i see that there was a recall 05s28 that applies to the truck that i never received notice for. My complaint is that ford did not notify me od this safety recall. Then when the recall repair was performed, i was billed for the repair.
Truck was parked on street for approximately 2 hours.noticed an orange glow through the trees.ran out and discovered my truck totally engulfed in flames.police and fire company arrived on scene.fire was extinguished.insurance has totaled the truck.
Speed control on my 1997 ford f250 diesel stopped working.found fluid leaking from pressure switch that apparently shorted the harness our.disconnected harness for safety.
Cruise won't shut off-has happened 3-4 times now and have come close to causing wrecks.dealership claims they can't find any problem with it.also, vehicle is smoking an appears to have transmission problems- again "nothing wrong"
On december 4, 2004, i took my truck on about a 600 mile trip. During the trip i tried the cruise control, which worked about 5 months earlier & found it to be nonfunctional. The next day, i found myself in a position that required engaging the four-wheel drive, however it would not engage. I parked the truck that evening & had not touched it in the following month and a half. On december 10, 2004 my wife canceled the insurance since my plan was to leave it parked until spring or i could afford to get it fixed. Then on january 26, 2005 @ 05:00 am, my wife woke me up saying that my truck had just exploded. I went outside & saw the fire in the engine compartment. At that time the main concentration of the fire was on the driver?s side. I notified ford, to which their reply was sorry for your inconvenience but there are no recalls on your vehicle & it is also out of warranty.
The contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd.the contact stated that the cruise control module caught fire in the beginning of 2008.the fire and police departments extinguished the fire and filed a report.the vehicle was destroyed.the contact stated that he never received a recall notice from ford, although ford stated that one was sent.the purchase date was unknown.the current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000.
In order to get wheels offrim,consumer had to use a sledge hammer, took to dealer. Aluminium wheels stick to truck hubs.
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