1997 Ford F-250 fuel system, gasoline problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Ford F-250 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel strap failed and there was a hole in the fuel tank. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign…”
filed Aug 26, 2024
“The fuel tank straps failed on my truck causing the fuel tank to detach and make contact with the ground while the vehicle was in motion. I had the tank and related parts replaced at a local shop. However, the mechanic informed me that the mounting points for the vehicle's gas tank straps were also…”
filed Apr 22, 2014
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-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F-250 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 F-250 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 F-250 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 F-250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 F-250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 F-250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F-250 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 F-250 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 F-250 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 F-250 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 F-250 | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-250
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.