1997 Ford Aeromax Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1997 Ford Aeromax, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1997 Ford Aeromax
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, air
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with optional wabco air dryer. The air brake system was plumbed so that the systems did not provide air reservoir isolation. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will repair the air line plumbing to install a check valve.
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Switch (service brakes)
The air brake system was manufactured having air brake pressure release times of approximately 1.5 seconds. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Remedy: Dealers will install a quick release valve in the air pressure release systems.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Ford Aeromax have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 53,717 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated the driver seat turned slightly to the left. After driving long distances, slightly altered visibility through the windshield was observed resulting in minor back pain. The veh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2006 · Seat belts
“Driver lost steering control resulting in accident, because lower shaft fell out of u -joint from bolt failure. *et”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 18, 2000 · Power train
Compare Ford Aeromax model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Aeromax model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Ford Aeromax | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 Ford Aeromax | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 Ford Aeromax | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Ford Aeromax | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Ford Aeromax | 2 | 3 |
| 1998 Ford Aeromax | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Ford Aeromax
How do I know if my 1997 Ford Aeromax has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1997 Ford Aeromax; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V200000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.