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1997 Ford F-150 Problems and Repair Histories

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1997 Ford F-150

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Ford in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 118000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 119000 438 Oil lines to remote oil filter mount leaking at point rubber line is crimped into aluminum line fittings. Replaced line set. 
Mar 2011 124000 720 Worn right side upper and lower ball joints discovered during state required yearly safety and emissions inspection.  
May 2011 128700 350 Broken exhaust mainfold stud. Replaced left side manifold studs securing exhaust pipe to manifold. 
Jan 2012 140700 15 left headlight out 
Aug 2012 148000 337 Rusted brake line in the area of the fuel tank ruptured. 

 

Ford in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2012 116000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 116000 70 ball joints 

 

Ford in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 145000   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 146000 240 Truck began to shimmy at 34 miles an hour 
Jun 2012 149000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2012 167400   First odometer entry
Mar 2012 167400 450 Upper and lower intake manifold gasket replacement and rocker cover gasket. 

 

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1997 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford in Mississippi, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 145000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 160700 180 Radiator had a leak. Replaced radiator. 
Sep 2012 161000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1997 Ford F-150 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2010 188000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 190000 50 Check engine light on. Fault code was the Cam Shaft Sensor. Replaced sensor and the light is still on. Additional trouble shooting found no elect power going to the sensor. Engine runs but not perfect. Truck is old and not worth much. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1997 Ford F-150

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Ford in South Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 171000   First odometer entry
Feb 2012 191700 300 had to replace cops. two failed, would not throw code so just replaced them all. 
Jun 2012 193000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 183000   First odometer entry
Dec 2010 184000 110 Engine misfire cylinder #4. replaced all plugs and coil #4 
Apr 2011 187000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 151000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 152000 100 Replaced busted/leaking brake line from master cylinder to ABS box. While I was at it, I replaced both of the lines that feed the front brakes as well. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 143000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 144000 500 Alternator replaced 
Apr 2011 146000 50 Ignition coil broken, the spark plug unscrewed from the socket. 
Jan 2012 147000 600 Starter burned out. 
Jun 2012 148000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Ford in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 112000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 112000 110 Serpentine belt (RPM Related) noise. Replaced Water Pump and Idler Pulleys. 
Feb 2012 145000 230 Replaced Radiator 
Jun 2012 147000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1997 Ford F-150

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2011 366000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 366000 20 Replaced rear transmission seal and front u-joint 
May 2011 366000 40 Speedometer replaced needle broke at 366,555.00 miles. Installed new gauge cluster now have a 0 miles vehicle. 
Dec 2011 366000 2300 transmission broke. replaced with ford factory crate unit. 3year unlimited milage warranty 
Feb 2012 450000 95 replaced egr pipe, egr valve and egr control module. Needed it after 450,000 miles. 
Mar 2012 465000 120 EGR valve housing cracked. Broken plastic tube to pcv valve. Replaced egr valve, and cast housing for egr valve mount and throttle valve mount. Also had to replce hose/tube to pcv valve due to Ford upgrade/change. 
May 2012 500500 135 Replaced A/C compressor, evaporator, condenser and related parts due to blown compressor. 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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1997 Ford F-150

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2010 77500   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 78740 50 Vacuum leaks on PCV system. Replace leaking rubber elbows. PCV valve and tubing also replaced as preventative measure. 
Mar 2011 79980 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. 
Mar 2012 83700 100 Broken sway bar link. Excessive play on lower ball joint (passenger side) 

 

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