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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  Great Truck - 1997 Ford F-150
  By BBinTEX - June 30 - 2:00 am

  144000+ miles with no problems except minor shift problem between 2nd and 3rd that showed up at around 100000 miles. So insignificant that I had not had it repaired when I got another Ford truck. No other repairs or problems except normal tires and brakes replacements.

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  1997 F150 4.2L Ext. Cab - 1997 Ford F-150
  By Cranky - May 21 - 2:00 am

  Lots of interior room, good instrument layout and enjoyable to drive. Mech. probs. incl. torque converter failed at 60k ($1200), head gasket leak at 93k ($2000) fast brake wear (changed to ceramic pads ($75 pair) reduced freq.of pad replacement), ball joints replaced ($400 cost), gas city ~11 mpg, highway ~16 mpg, oxygen sensor failure at 65K ($40). I have mixed feelings about the vehicle overall but still like the comfort of driving it. New body design on the 2004 is too boxy looking so I probably would not buy a newer model F150 anyway. Too bad, I liked the styling of the previous models.

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  Dont Buy a Ford - 1997 Ford F-150
  By shags - May 10 - 2:00 am

  Shortly aftr purchasing this vehicle (it was used) I discovered it had a problem with maintaining adequate oil pressure. The truck had only 39000 miles on the clock! A local Ford dealer as well as an independant mechanic told me the engine was shot and they would gladly replace it for 3500 - 3800 dollars. Ford Motor Co. refused to make a good faith adjustment for a problem that was clearly a defect. This will definately be the last Ford product Ill ever own. It will be my lifes mission to discourage anyone else I know from ever buying their junk!!!

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  ford tough - 1997 Ford F-150
  By Schidler - April 2 - 2:00 am

  I LOVE MY TRUCK. I bought it used with 79,000 mile on it, it now has 113,000 and I have not had 1 problem. I keep the oil changed and have a K&N filter on it. The only thing I would change is the center console does not lock in the down position. I call it my coffee launcher. If you have a drink in the center console and lean too much on the back of it, it launches the drink all over the back seat. I here they corrected this problem in the later models. I also wish that I had bought the model with the 5.4 liter engine. the 4.6 seems to be a bit weak for the gas mileage that I get (around 12mpg).

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  Dud Engine - 1997 Ford F-150
  By yard man - April 1 - 2:00 am

  Truck was great until the motor imploded. Research on the web informed me of 4.2/v6 engine problems with Ford. TSB only addressed lower gasket. Recall only fixed a portion of engines mfged during period. Water coolant leak into motor from upper and lower gaskets displaces oil in motor which results in total engine failure. Clues should have been coolant odor but never a leak on ground. When it happened, loud bang and clank under hood and continual pouring of white exhaust from tailpipe. Also strong odor of coolant from exhaust. End result, $4000.00 Jaspar replacement engine which is the same engine but with improvements of Fords poor design.

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  My 1997 Ford F150 review - 1997 Ford F-150
  By cconlee - March 30 - 2:00 am

  Great Pickup. I have seen some others that have paint problems. My paint cracked on the roof due to expansion/contraction over the years. Also I have seen limited rust spots on the bottom of doors. check the doors exterior right behind the window area for a hairline crack due to lack of support built into the door. Engine has never had a problem. Overall very pleased.

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  nice job - 1997 Ford F-150
  By tms98 - March 6 - 2:00 am

  I have been very happy with this truck,no major problems with anything.Rides very smooth,has a great body design very flowing

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  great truck - 1997 Ford F-150
  By gary mullen - February 28 - 10:00 am

  This has been a great truck over the last 5 years. The only thing I have had trouble with has been the brakes.

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  I love Ford - 1997 Ford F-150
  By Brian P - January 4 - 2:00 am

  I have always had Ford Products and they have all gave me great service. This truck has been the best of all it is a tough truck

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  10 - 1997 Ford F-150
  By phili - November 28 - 2:00 am

  Ilove to drive my truck.