Model year record
1997 Ford Lariat recalls & problems
The 1997 Ford Lariat has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is steering (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1997 Ford Lariat.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| SteeringSteering wheel/handle bar | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlLinkages | 1 | — |
| StructureBody | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Structure › Body
1997 FORD F150. FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF REAR TIRE.. DAMAGE IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME.
- Vehicle speed control › LinkagesCrash2 injuries
WHILE TRYING TO STOP THE TRUCK SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE FIRST TIME CAUSING A CRASH. THE SECOND TIME WE WERE TURNING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND THE TRUCK WOULD'NT STOP. THE THIRD TIME MY HUSBAND WAS TRYING TO STOP AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATED AGAIN. *AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
ENGINE--LOWER END BEARING WENT OUT.
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT IN THE STEERING.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.