| 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%)
Chart based on 35 repairs.
1997 Ford F-150 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 34 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
| Ford in North Carolina, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012116000 miUS $70 | ball joints | ||
| Ford in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Dec 2010119000 miUS $438 | Oil lines to remote oil filter mount leaking at point rubber line is crimped into aluminum line fittings. Replaced line set. | ||
| Mar 2011124000 miUS $720 | Worn right side upper and lower ball joints discovered during state required yearly safety and emissions inspection. | ||
| May 2011127400 miUS $350 | Broken exhaust mainfold stud. Replaced left side manifold studs securing exhaust pipe to manifold. | ||
| Jan 2012123000 miUS $15 | left headlight out | ||
| Aug 2012148000 miUS $337 | Rusted brake line in the area of the fuel tank ruptured. | ||
| Ford in California, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012146000 miUS $240 | Truck began to shimmy at 34 miles an hour | ||
| Ford in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 2012167400 miC $450 | Upper and lower intake manifold gasket replacement and rocker cover gasket. | ||
| Ford in New York, United States Apr 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Nov 2014110300 miUS $40 | The transmission shift cable broke, I got a new one and installed it. Thank G-d for youtube. | ||
| Dec 2014111000 miUS $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. 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. | ||
1997 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Mississippi, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Aug 2012160300 miUS $180 | Radiator had a leak. Replaced radiator. | ||
1997 Ford F-150 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Feb 2018117180 miC $800 | Replaced radiaator, hoses, thermostat, gaskets, etc. | ||
1997 Ford F-150 2-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford in Pennsylvania, United States May 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201899000 miUS $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
| Ford in Tennessee, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010190000 miUS $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
| Ford in Virginia, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 2010112000 miUS $110 | Serpentine belt (RPM Related) noise. Replaced Water Pump and Idler Pulleys. | ||
| Feb 2012145000 miUS $230 | Replaced Radiator | ||
| Ford in South Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012191600 miUS $300 | had to replace cops. two failed, would not throw code so just replaced them all. | ||
| Ford in Kentucky, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Dec 2010184000 miUS $110 | Engine misfire cylinder #4. replaced all plugs and coil #4 | ||
| Ford in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 2010144000 miUS $500 | Alternator replaced | ||
| Apr 2011146000 miUS $50 | Ignition coil broken, the spark plug unscrewed from the socket. | ||
| Jan 2012147000 miUS $600 | Starter burned out. | ||
| Ford in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010152000 miUS $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. | ||
1997 Ford F-150
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011366000 miUS $20 | Replaced rear transmission seal and front u-joint | ||
| May 2011366000 miUS $40 | Speedometer replaced needle broke at 366,555.00 miles. Installed new gauge cluster now have a 0 miles vehicle. | ||
| Oct 2011366000 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. | ||
| Dec 2011366000 miUS $2300 | transmission broke. replaced with ford factory crate unit. 3year unlimited milage warranty | ||
| Feb 2012450000 miUS $95 | replaced egr pipe, egr valve and egr control module. Needed it after 450,000 miles. | ||
| Mar 2012465000 miUS $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 2012490700 miUS $135 | Replaced A/C compressor, evaporator, condenser and related parts due to blown compressor. | ||
1997 Ford F-150
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 201178740 miC $50 | Vacuum leaks on PCV system. Replace leaking rubber elbows. PCV valve and tubing also replaced as preventative measure. | ||
| Mar 201179980 miC $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 201283700 miC $100 | Broken sway bar link. Excessive play on lower ball joint (passenger side) | ||
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