10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,475 miles

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problem #6

Feb 282008

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was in park with the key in the ignition, it began to roll backwards. There were no occupants in the vehicle at the time. The vehicle crashed into a tree and a mailbox, but was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 97V171000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)). The current and failure mileages were 200,000.

- Dallas , GA, USA

problem #5

Oct 202005

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,850 miles
Was unable to shift to park from to other gears. I noticed that there is a campaign already for this issue, 97V171000, but Ford does not have my truck listed for this recall. Is there a Ford issued recall # and how can I get my truck added to this recall so it can be addressed. I just purchased this vehicle, used.

- Newbury Park, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 062003

F-150

  • miles
Consumer stated that the gear shift level broke off. There were wires hanging all over. Consume rcalled the dealership mechanic, and was told that there was suppose to be a button on the level to let one know that something was wrong, but no light came on. He was charged for the repair, but he had it repaired. He never saw any light come on.

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #3

Jul 161998

F-150

  • miles
Gearshift knob will not tighten, replaced boot. Mjs

- Lexington, NC, USA

problem #2

Dec 011997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is not shifting gears properly, it is difficult to put in drive or neutral. Cause unknown.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 201996

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission gears sticks in neutral.

- California City, CA, USA