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#BS-1997-FORF25-7431

1997 Ford F 250 Sd

Based on reports from 52 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
52
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Recalls
2
TSBs
42
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 52 complaints, 1 crashes, 8 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Vehicle Speed Control:cruise ControlHIGH

5 owners reported vehicle speed control:cruise control issues — failures commonly reported around 89K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K
11
30–60K
10
60–90K
5
90–120K
2
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (11 reports) • Median: 89K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control5 (10%)
Engine5 (10%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (8%)
Tires:sidewall3 (6%)
Electrical3 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe3 (6%)
Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector2 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings2 (4%)

1997 Ford F 250 Sd: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control Issues

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 88,700 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 89K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:sidewall Issues

Tires:sidewall complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:sidewall-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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7
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15
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3
04
7
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15

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

07V553000Dec 2007

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

09V399000Oct 2009

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 52 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1997 Ford F 250 Sd: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd is related to the vehicle speed control:cruise control, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd reliable?
The 1997 Ford F 250 Sd has 52 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 Ford F 250 Sd problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd have any recalls?
Yes, the 1997 Ford F 250 Sd has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 250 Sd problems start?
Based on 38 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 88,700 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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