Component Record

Ford F-150 1997 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

268 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1997 Ford F-150 - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage268 complaints

268 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V231000Reported August 17, 2000 - 670,509 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 670,509 vehicles across all affected models.

11V385000Reported July 29, 2011 - 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 1,100,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V161000Reported July 15, 1998 - 202,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 202,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine566 Tires307 Brakes256 Vehicle Structure227 Vehicle Speed Control225 Steering211

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.