Overview & Reviews
New engines, new sheet metal and a new suspension compliment dual airbags and class-leading side-impact protection in this user-friendly heavy hauler. All SuperCab models get a third door for easy access to the rear compartment. Grille styling is slightly different depending on what drive system is selected.
User Reviews:
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F150 Reg Flareside 2wd 4.2(v6) - 1997 Ford F-150
By Paparoach - January 19 - 2:00 amExcellent vehicle! Will be buying a new Ford Truck when this one is 10 years old.
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F150 XL 6 cylinder (4.2 L) Auto Trans. - 1997 Ford F-150
By Steve 1 - January 14 - 2:00 amOverall the vehicle has been pretty reliable. Although the brakes (disc front/drum back)seem to need replacement more frequently than most, transmission torque converter went out at 65000 miles, this model has sealed front end ball joints and had to be replaced also at about 65000 miles, gas mileage has been about 12 city/ 19 highway. Truck is well maintained with no heavy towing or abuse and regular maintenance. Good low end torque for 6 cyl.
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F-150 4.2L a big disappointment - 1997 Ford F-150
By GBG - December 31 - 2:00 amPurchased 1997 F-150 4.2 V-6 new and had very poor mileage. 20% less than sticker statement. Currently get @12 MPG. Dealer replaced mirror switch @ 2,000 miles,transmission w/in 20,000 miles,turn signal switch @40,000, seat belt mechanism 45,000 miles, water pump and leaky seals on timeing chain cover at 60,000 miles, Factory radio failed completely @ 75,000 miles. Drivers side door has metal fatigue crack near window as in MOST 97-01 f- 150 trucks. Would definetly stay away from the 4.2 V-6 drive train in the future. Currently need complete engine replacement at 88,00 miles due to overall engine wear. dealer wants $4,000 to replace.
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I got my Ford - 1997 Ford F-150
By Ben_H - December 30 - 2:00 am97 F150 Lariat...what a great truck. I needed to sell my 95 F150 and I knew what I wanted and I found it in this truck. Theres no way you would think this truck is 6 years old- it looks good and drives great. My mechanic gave it a clean bill of health when I bought it and it has yet to give me any major problems. Some brake work (replace rear axle seals) and routine maintenance, general TLC, is all I have done for it. Fuel mileage...well, youre driving a truck, not a Honda (a car I could roll over and not even know :-)
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f150 - 1997 Ford F-150
By muddywest - December 4 - 2:00 amHad problems with transfer case caused by defect. It was finally properly repaired after about 3 tries.
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The not so reliable F-150 - 1997 Ford F-150
By rdleisey - December 3 - 2:00 amI purchased my F-150 new in 02/97. To date I have spent over $4000.00 in maintenance and repair costs at my local ford dealership. After sinking $2800.00 in the truck over the last 40,000 miles and then having starting problems I was told that the head gasket on the truck was blown and it would need a new engine at a cost of 0ver $3500.00. So, buyers beware, not all ford F-150s are created equal.
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I love it. - 1997 Ford F-150
By MattyMatty - November 30 - 2:00 amGreat Truck. It has not failed me and runs great every time it is started.
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After The Warranty - 1997 Ford F-150
By pgg - November 26 - 2:00 amMy XL started having trouble in 2001 and seems to continue.The heater core blew costing $600.00 to have put in.The Water pump went costing $100.00 plus to fix.My starter went out for another $130.00.The oxygen sensors were bad and had to be replaced.The sliding rear window has leaked in the rain from day one.Silicone seems to help.I have owned Fords all my life.I might change!
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Great Truck New - 1997 Ford F-150
By JerryT - August 16 - 10:00 amThis vehicle I purchased was a great truck till about 85000 miles, then the transmission started acting up. I suggest, if you buy a ford truck to trade it in around 80000 if you plan on keeping it for a while. Whereas transmissions can be repaired, once they start acting up they will never be the same again and reliability will never be above 65% on a rebuilt transmission.
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teenagers dream truck - 1997 Ford F-150
By hunter green xlt 4x4 - February 14 - 10:00 amI bought this truck used with 88000 miles because it was a great buy and it was the truck of my dreams. Im 17 years old and the Ford XLT 4X4 with its Triton v-8 was all I needed to make my senior year awsome. Hunter green exterior and gray interior, it looks and runs great! Gas mileage? What gas mileage! I put Flowmasters on it and next Buckshot tires.Look out mudholes.This truck is a teenagers dream so far!
