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Ford F-150 1997 Steering Problems

211 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 1997 Ford F-150 - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage211 complaints

211 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V196000Reported May 27, 2003 - 171,446 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 171,446 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine566Tires307Fuel and Propulsion System268Brakes256Vehicle Structure227Vehicle 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.