| 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%)
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Chart based on 35 repairs.
1997 Ford F-150 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (60%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 15 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
| 167400 mi C $450 |
Upper and lower intake manifold gasket replacement and rocker cover gasket. |
| 119000 mi US $438 |
Oil lines to remote oil filter mount leaking at point rubber line is crimped into aluminum line fittings. Replaced line set. |
| 127400 mi US $350 |
Broken exhaust mainfold stud. Replaced left side manifold studs securing exhaust pipe to manifold. |
1997 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 160300 mi US $180 |
Radiator had a leak. Replaced radiator. |
1997 Ford F-150 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 117180 mi C $800 |
Replaced radiaator, hoses, thermostat, gaskets, etc. |
1997 Ford F-150 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 99000 mi US $22 |
The hose from the filler nozzle to the tank was dry rotted, there was also a pinched line going to the filter. |
1997 Ford F-150 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 190000 mi US $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. |
1997 Ford F-150
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 191600 mi US $300 |
had to replace cops. two failed, would not throw code so just replaced them all. |
| 184000 mi US $110 |
Engine misfire cylinder #4. replaced all plugs and coil #4 |
| 146000 mi US $50 |
Ignition coil broken, the spark plug unscrewed from the socket. |
| 112000 mi US $110 |
Serpentine belt (RPM Related) noise. Replaced Water Pump and Idler Pulleys. |
| 145000 mi US $230 |
Replaced Radiator |
1997 Ford F-150
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 450000 mi US $95 |
replaced egr pipe, egr valve and egr control module. Needed it after 450,000 miles. |
| 465000 mi US $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. |
1997 Ford F-150
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 78740 mi C $50 |
Vacuum leaks on PCV system. Replace leaking rubber elbows. PCV valve and tubing also replaced as preventative measure. |
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