1997 Ford F-150 fuel system, gasoline problems
215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Ford F-150 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have his brakes serviced. While there, he was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 00v231000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact took the vehicle to vancouver ford, inc. (6801 ne 40th st…”
filed Aug 20, 2020
“1997 ford f150 4.6l 4x4 fuel line is leaking above the transmission where the lines connect between the fuel filter and the top rear of engine. Fuel lines are rubbing on the frame of the truck. Ford has recalled over 600,000 of this model truck for this problem in august, 2000, (ford mfg. Recall#…”
filed Aug 14, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 11V385000 · Jul 29, 2011
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED AT THE KANSAS CITY OR NORFOLK…Campaign 00V231000 · Aug 17, 2000
Related service bulletins
Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
TSB160073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period…
16-0073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting ground. Model 1997-99 f250 ld, 1997-03 f150…
TSB-14-0164 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 9, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 50 | 9% |
| 2021 F-150 | 31 | 3% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 29 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.