Model year record

1997 Ford F-150

14 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 3,285 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V385000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,100,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-07-29
Owners notified: 2011-09-12

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Manufacturer remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-09-07
Owners notified: 2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V196000

Steering: gear box: shaft sector

Component: Steering: gear box: shaft sector
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 171,446
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-05-27
Owners notified: 2003-05-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE SEPARATES FROM THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT, THE STEERING SYSTEM BECOMES DISCONNECTED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT YOKE TO DETERMINE IF THE YOKE IS FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. IF THE YOKE IS FULLY SEATED NO SERVICE IS REQUIRED. IF THE YOKE IS NOT FULLY SEATED AND BOLT GROOVE AND SPLINE IS VISIBLE, THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AND BOLT WILL BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE BOLT AT THE STEERING COLUMN CONNECTION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V231000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 670,509
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-17
Owners notified: 2000-10-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED AT THE KANSAS CITY OR NORFOLK ASSEMBLY PLANTS. THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE A HOLE RUBBED THROUGH IN ONE OF TWO LOCATIONS. THE FIRST LOCATION IS BELOW THE FUEL RAIL CONNECTION WHERE THE FLEXIBLE HOSE IS CRIMPED TO THE STEEL TUBE. THE BRACKET THAT ATTACHES THE FRONT FUEL LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION COULD HAVE BEEN BENT DURING ASSEMBLY. THE SECOND LOCATION IS AT THE REAR STEEL TUBE SECTION FORWARD OF THE REAR BRACKET. DURING INSTALLATION THE REAR STEEL TUBES OF THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY COULD HAVE BEEN BENT DOWNWARD. IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL 4XZ4 TRANSFER CASE SHIFTER, THE SHIFTER LINKAGE MAY CONTACT THE STEEL TUBES AS IT IS BEING SHIFTED BETWEEN 4H, 4L, 2L AND NEUTRAL.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE LINES AND REPLACE THE FRONT FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V168000

Exterior lighting

Component: Exterior lighting
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 20,637
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-06-19
Owners notified: 2000-07-19

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS, LIGHT PICKUP TRUCKS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OFF LEASE CANADIAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH MEET CANADIAN REQUIREMENTS AND NOT THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." ACCORDING TO FORD, THE VEHICLES WERE IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. ERRONEOUSLY.

Safety risk

THE LIGHT GIVEN OFF FROM THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS BRIGHTER THAN ALLOWED BY U.S. STANDARDS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL BE ADVISED TO DEACTIVATE THE RUNNING LIGHT FUNCTION AND TO COMPLETE ANY OUTSTANDING SAFETY RECALLS ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V161000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 202,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-07-15
Owners notified: 1998-08-10

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS. IF THE VEHICLE IS OVERLOADED, THE REAR LEAF SPRINGS CAN BE OVERSTRESSED. A FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE SPRING CAN OCCUR. THE CENTER LEAF OF THE SPRING CAN FRACTURE AT THE FORWARD EDGE OF THE SPRING SEAT AND, IN SOME CASES, CONTACT THE FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

FUEL TANK CONTACT CAN DAMAGE THE TANK AND RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SPRINGS AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL CLIP ON THE FORWARD END OF THE REAR SPRINGS TO PREVENT FUEL TANK CONTACT IN THE EVENT OF A LEAF FRACTURE. ANY FRACTURED SPRINGS WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V095000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component: Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,520,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-05-13
Owners notified: 1998-07-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LUG NUTS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT CREATE SUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD ALLOWING WHEEL MOVEMENT IN RELATION TO THE HUB/ROTOR MOUNTING SURFACE.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS, STUD FATIGUE FAILURE, AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A WHEEL SEPARATION FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WILL BE RECEIVING TWO NOTIFICATIONS. THE FIRST NOTIFICATION, WHICH BEGAN IN MAY 1998, WILL PROVIDE AN INTERIM REPAIR PROCEDURE UNTIL PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THIS INTERIM PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED BY OWNERS OR THEIR DEALERS. IT SPECIFIES THAT THE LUG NUT TORQUE MUST BE VERIFIED TO BE 100 LBS. THEN THE LUG NUTS NEED TO BE TIGHTENED AN ADDITIONAL 1/8 TO 1/4 TURN MORE. THERE WILL BE A SECOND OWNER NOTIFICATION, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 20, 1998, UNDER WHICH DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WHEEL STUDS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V007000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component: Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 45,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-01-21
Owners notified: 1998-03-30

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 4.2L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, NEW YORK, VERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE, MAINE, MICHIGAN, IDAHO, WYOMING, SOUTH DAKOTA, COLORADO, NEBRASKA, KANSAS, IOWA, MISSOURI, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, AND MASSACHUSETTS. THE THROTTLE IS UNABLE TO RETURN TO IDLE DUE TO ICE FORMING IN THE THROTTLE BODY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE RANGES FROM -10 TO -40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

Safety risk

INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORTS OR SOME INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PCV SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V171000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 866,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1997-10-07
Owners notified: 1997-10-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FULLY ATTACHED TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET, THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY CAN COME OUT OF THE BRACKET. THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD THEN NOT BE ABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR WOULD INDICATE "PARK."

Safety risk

THE CONDITION WOULD NOT ALLOW A DISENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION OR AFFECT PROPER NEUTRAL START SWITCH OPERATION. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT SET.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MAKE THE PROPER ATTACHMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BRACKET AND ADD A TIE STRAP TO THAT CONNECTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V147000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 15,500
Reported to NHTSA: 1997-09-09
Owners notified: 1997-10-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET END FITTING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SHIFT CABLE ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN OPERATOR INABILITY TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION FROM ONE OF THE DRIVE GEAR POSITIONS INTO THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT SET.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL CABLE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V256000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component: Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 133,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1996-12-27
Owners notified: 1997-01-15

Defect description

THE SEAT ELT ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS ARE MISSING OR MISINSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.

Safety risk

A LOOSE FASTENER CAN EVENTUALLY DETACH AND WOULD NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, AS NECESSARY, REPAIR THE SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE ATTACHMENTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V251000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 22,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1996-12-18
Owners notified: 1997-01-15

Defect description

VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: ALASKA, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN (UPPER PENINSULA), NEW YORK, MAINE, VERMONT, AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. OPERATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DURING EXTREME COLD, NORTHERN CLIMATE WINTER CONDITIONS, CAN RESULT IN ICE FORMING IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF THE ENGINE.

Safety risk

THIS ICE CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE PLATE TO REMAIN IN THE HIGHWAY CRUISING POSITION AFTER THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED OR THE SPEED CONTROL IS DEACTIVATED. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES WOULD BE INCREASED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FOAM INSULATING SLEEVE ON THE LINE FROM THE PCV TO THE HOSE FITTING ON THE THROTTLE PLATE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V184000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,200
Reported to NHTSA: 1996-09-25
Owners notified: 1996-09-30

Defect description

THE RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING.

Safety risk

A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO VERIFY THAT THE RETAINER CLIPS ARE INSTALLED AND IF CLIPS ARE MISSING WILL INSTALL CLIPS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V161000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 134,770
Reported to NHTSA: 1996-08-29
Owners notified: 1996-12-11

Defect description

THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAS INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATIONS. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

Safety risk

INCORRECT INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE REAR TIRES. .

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THESE LABELS. DEALERS CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine	198	100,000 mi
Tires	168	70,000 mi
Structure: body: door	164	71,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	155	139,429 mi
Tires: tread/belt	137	53,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	136	96,449 mi
Engine and engine cooling	128	95,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	111	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	101	143,800 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	90	111,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	88	—
Electrical system	81	120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	70	80,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	69	137,000 mi
Unknown or other	48	128,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	47	95,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar	42	46,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	41	80,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	40	100,000 mi
Steering	40	135,606 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	39	106,750 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	38	108,750 mi
Suspension: front	36	5,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	33	91,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	33	—
Steering: linkages	32	65,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly	32	100,000 mi
Structure: body	31	177,582 mi
Visibility: windshield	28	98,000 mi
Air bags	27	147,000 mi
Suspension	27	97,789 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	27	92,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	26	81,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	25	145,000 mi
Interior lighting	23	89,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	23	—
Structure: frame and members	23	130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	22	31,000 mi
Suspension: rear	22	31,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	19	129,180 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	16	91,000 mi
Engine	15	132,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	15	140,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	15	130,823 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	15	129,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	15	86,600 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	15	70,000 mi
Wheels	15	35,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	14	—
Electrical system: ignition	13	145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	13	—
Fuel system, other	13	152,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	13	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	13	97,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	12	120,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	12	135,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf	12	62,435 mi
Power train	11	150,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	11	85,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector	11	145,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	10	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	10	29,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	10	101,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	9	91,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	9	53,400 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	9	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights	8	163,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	8	—
Seat belts	8	104,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	8	100,004 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	8	—
Service brakes	8	104,000 mi
Structure	8	150,585 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	8	119,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	7	100,478 mi
Equipment	7	125,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	7	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	7	98,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm	7	—
Wheels: rim	7	—
Exterior lighting	6	84,980 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	6	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	6	64,495 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	6	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	6	72,850 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	6	79,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	6	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	6	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	6	—
Electrical system: starter assembly	5	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal	5	100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	5	132,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	5	—
Visibility	5	120,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	5	100,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	4	—
Electrical system: ignition: switch	4	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	4	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	4	112,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	4	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	4	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	4	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	4	—
Power train: manual transmission	4	—
Seat belts: front	4	100,325 mi
Seats	4	150,000 mi
Steering: column	4	92,214 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	4	—
Wheels: hub	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	3	132,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	3	137,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	3	—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	3	155,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	3	—
Latches/locks/linkages	3	71,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	3	98,000 mi
Parking brake	3	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	3	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	3	—
Power train: driveline: universal joint	3	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	3	67,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	3	—
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman	3	112,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	3	10,600 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	3	167,166 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	3	—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly	3	—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	3	—
Tires: bead	3	—
Vehicle speed control: cables	3	137,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	3	71,000 mi
Wheels: multi piece	3	—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	2	98,000 mi
Child seat	2	98,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	2	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	43,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	2	50,469 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	2	—
Equipment: electrical	2	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	2	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch	2	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	2	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	2	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank	2	125,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	2	120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	2	—
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing	2	—
Power train: axle hubs	2	—
Power train: driveline	2	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	2	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: interconnecting assembly(wiring)	2	60,315 mi
Service brakes, electric	2	97,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid	2	116,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	2	—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	2	—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	2	39,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber	2	—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags	2	—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	2	—
Trailer hitches	2	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	2	105,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	2	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	2	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	—
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	130,955 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	64,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	308,854 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit	1	—
Fuel system, diesel	1	170,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage	1	—
Parking brake: conventional	1	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant	1	65,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	53,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	35 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other	1	—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	—
Service brakes, air	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	1	—
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper	1	69,225 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	66,206 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum	1	—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device	1	—
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment	1	—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting	1	195,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	1	—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	1	50,469 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	—
Suspension: multiple axle	1	—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle	1	77,000 mi
Tires: valve	1	76,400 mi
Visibility/wiper	1	200,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	36,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	1	—
Wheels: hubcap/cover	1	—

The 1996 model has 9 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ98022REAR SUSPENSION SPRING BREAKAGE

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.