Component Record

Ford F-150 1997 Power Train Problems

156 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1997 Ford F-150 - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage156 complaints

156 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

97V147000Reported September 9, 1997 - 15,500 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 15,500 vehicles across all affected models.

97V171000Reported October 7, 1997 - 866,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 866,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine566 Tires307 Fuel and Propulsion System268 Brakes256 Vehicle Structure227 Vehicle Speed Control225

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.