Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford F-450 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
#22 complaints
Manual Transmission
#32 complaints
Suspension:Rear
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford F-450.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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