Does the 1997 Ford F-Super Duty have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, tires, electrical system. 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-Super Duty 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-Super Duty?

24 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Ford F-Super Duty 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-Super Duty. 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.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Ford F-Super Duty recalls, newest first

November 13, 1997NHTSA 97V20900064,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)

Summary: Vehicle description: motor home chassis. Hot exhaust gasses can leak from the exhaust gas return (EGR) tube on the engine. A hole can develop in the flexible section of the tube. Heat damage to the passenger compartment floor and floor covering can occur.
Consequence: Depending on the materials used in the construction of the completed vehicle, ignition of these materials could occur resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR tube.

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

September 18, 1996NHTSA 96V1770005,500 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.
Consequence: This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. A shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. In addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. Damaged battery cables will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-Super Duty with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Tires6
Tires › Tread/belt6
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables2
Service brakes2
Suspension2

Other Ford F-Super Duty years

Other 1997 Ford models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Ford F-Super Duty have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, tires, electrical system. 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-Super Duty 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-Super Duty?: 24 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.