| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
1997 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
Chart based on 35 repairs.
1997 Ford F-150 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1997 Ford F-150
Engine not specified
| 111000 mi US $5 |
The brake switch (shift interlock) broke. A wire came loose and the truck could not be taken out of park. A little solder fixed the problem, the wire is now secure. The brake switch (shift interlock) broke. A wire came loose and the truck could not be taken out of park. A little solder fixed the problem, the wire is now secure. |
| 130500 mi US $15 |
left headlight out |
1997 Ford F-150
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 144000 mi US $500 |
Alternator replaced |
| 147000 mi US $600 |
Starter burned out. |
1997 Ford F-150
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 366000 mi US $40 |
Speedometer replaced needle broke at 366,555.00 miles. Installed new gauge cluster now have a 0 miles vehicle. |
| 366000 mi | Speedometer reads exactly double your actual speed. You drive 30 mph speedo reads 60 mph. Hits rpm limiter at 99 mph indicated and shuts down fuel system when you are actually doing about 48 mph. |
| 490700 mi US $135 |
Replaced A/C compressor, evaporator, condenser and related parts due to blown compressor. |
1997 Ford F-150
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 79980 mi C $5 |
Wire at brake on/off switch broken, noticed when vehicle would not shift out of park when key in "run" position. Also noticed that brake lights were not working. Loose wire shorted out and also blew fuse, requiring replacement. |
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