Model year record
1997 Ford F-800 recalls & problems
The 1997 Ford F-800 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Ford F-800.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingCooling system; Engine › Diesel | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components; Power assist | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, electric | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Power trainAxle assembly › Axle shaft | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront › Shock absorber | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineCarburetor system | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Structure | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Structure
1997 FORD F800. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL REPAIR ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO MAKE THE NECESSARY ARRAIGNMENTS FOR THE RECALL WORK. HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO THE WORK, BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT GET REIMBURSE. THE CONSUMER CALLED THE SERVICE CENTER BACK AND ADVISED THEM, HE WOULD LIKE TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR WITH THEM. THE SERVICE CENTER INFORMED THE CONSUMER A FORM WOULD NEED TO BE FILLED OUT, BEFORE THEY COULD SCHEDULE THE WORK. AFTER RETURNING THE FORM ON MAY 21, 2012, THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE SERVICE CENTER. *JB
- Engine and engine cooling
FAN MOUTINGS DO NOT STAY FLUSH WITH ENGINE BRACKETS PULLEYS ARE NOT ADEQUATE
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
ENGINE PUMP AND VAC. BRAKE KIT FAILED.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
THE HYDRAULIC EMERGENCY BACK-UP BRAKE SYSTEMS WARNING LIGHTS, BUZZER, AND ELECTRIC MOTOR WILL COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, EVEN THOUGH THE MAIN BRAKING SYSTEM IS FULLY OPERATIONAL.
- Electrical system
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)
- Service brakes, electric
ELECTRICAL BACK-UP BRAKE SYSTEMS RUNS EVEN WHEN CAR IS OFF. CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH WIRING. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, REPAIRED THE VEHICLE BUT PROBLEMS STILL EXIST.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.