1997 Ford Pickup Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Ford Pickup, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Ford Pickup. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Ford Pickup have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,333 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Pick up wont pass n.y.s. Inspection ,due to a false reading on computer that your stations use its cost me $350.00 so far everything safety wise works passes except a emission reading , all safety thi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 2, 2006 · Engine and engine cooling
“While turning steering wheel would be too loose, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 12, 2004 · Steering
Compare Ford Pickup model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Pickup model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Ford Pickup | 0 | 4 |
| 1991 Ford Pickup | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford Pickup | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Ford Pickup | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 Ford Pickup | 0 | 7 |
| 1997 Ford Pickup | 0 | 15 |
| 1998 Ford Pickup | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 Ford Pickup | 0 | 11 |
| 2000 Ford Pickup | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1997 Ford Pickup
How do I know if my 1997 Ford Pickup 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.
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.
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.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
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.