1997-2004 Ford F-150: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1997-2004 Ford F-150 directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1997 F150/F250:
It is possible that the intermediate steering shaft yoke may break, causing a loss of steering control. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.
1997 in 10 northern states:
Operation at highway speeds in winter conditions can cause PVC fitting to freeze; throttle plate could then remain in cruising position after pedal is released.
1997:
Certification label shows incorrect rear-tire-inflation pressure.
1997:
Retainer clip that holds master-cylinder pushrod to brake-pedal arm could be missing, causing loss of braking.
1997:
Seatbelt-anchorage attachments are missing or misinstalled.
1997:
Separation of transmission bracket fitting from cable can result in inability to shift into "Park."
1997-02:
Cruise-control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
1997-98 w/4WD:
If vehicle is overloaded, rear leaf springs can fracture.
1997-98 w/V6, in any of 23 states:
Throttle is unable to return to idle due to ice forming in throttle body.
1997-98 w/automatic transmission:
Shift-cable assembly might not be fully attached to steering column bracket and could come out, preventing shifting into "Park" even though indicator shows it is in "Park."
1997-98:
Certain off-lease vehicles, Canadian in origin but sold in the U.S., have daytime running lights that do not meet U.S. specifications.
1997-98:
Lug nuts may loosen and studs may experience fatigue failure, with potential for wheel separation.
1997-98:
Main battery cable can contact body panel in trunk, resulting short circuit.
1999 4x4 w/Off Road package and 4x2 w/Sport package:
Tire and rim identification information is incorrect on certification labels.
1999:
Fuel-pressure regulator O-ring may have been damaged, allowing fuel-vapor leakage.
1999:
Speed-control cable on certain vehicles can interfere with pulley, preventing throttle from returning to idle when disengaging the speed control.
1999-00 Super Duty w/5.4-liter V8 and manual transmission:
Accelerator-cable core wire on certain trucks can wear the conduit end fitting; could lead to separation of strands, which could prevent throttle from returning to idle.
2000-01 2000 F-150 and 2001 SuperCrew:
Cruise-control deactivation switch on some vehicles may overheat, smoke, or burn; fires have occurred while vehicle was parked with ignition off.
2000-01:
A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper-motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of wiper function or fire.
2000-01:
Some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions for properly attaching a child-restraint system.
2001:
Driver- and/or front-passenger-outboard seatbelt buckle may not fully latch. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection.
2003 F-150/250/350/450 vehicles equipped with speed control:
The speed control deactivation switch may overheat and possibly cause a fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge.
2003-04 F-150 Lightening w/speed control system:
The speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. This could result in an underhood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness.
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