1.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
92,000 miles

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problem #5

Mar 092011

F-150

  • 240,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he was driving with the windshield wipers engaged. As he attempted to open the windows, the front windshield wipers and windows failed. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who provided no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 062008

F-150

  • 120,000 miles
Heater malfunction.

- New Underwood, SD, USA

problem #3

Jul 152008

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
Back window leaks, plastic frame that holds glass onto cab brakes with time. Various glass companies have told me that it's a common thing with the 97-2000 Ford F-150's it's not the rubber nor a weather strip it's the plastic frame that brakes with time.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #2

Dec 041998

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Both windows stopped working every other day. Unable to roll them up or down. Consumer also states the windshield wipers stopped working in the rain, (repetitive)-replace relays. The problem is on going, the PCM chip has been updated, fuses checked, the motor for the window has been replaced and now being checked for a wiring short. Problem may be in the steering column where they replaced a recall part in the ignition. Consumer states, see reference number 8011065.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #1

Oct 271997

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dmv placement visor failed due to weak material.

- Saugus, CA, USA