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1997 Ford F-350 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Ford F-350. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1997 Ford F-350 recalls, newest first

August 1, 2006NHTSA 06V2860001,200,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control

Summary
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Consequence
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 29, 1997NHTSA 97V18700031,600 vehicles potentially affected

Tires › Bead

Summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between September 1, 1996, and July 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
Consequence
The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, Ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 155 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-350 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
10
Fires reported
11
Injuries reported
3
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes37
  2. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip16
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline14
  4. Tires › Tread/belt14
  5. Tires13

Other Ford F-350 years

Other 1997 Ford models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, tires, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Ford F-350 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Ford F-350?
155 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.