1997 Ford F-150 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
13 -15 City / 17 -18 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
220 -235
Seats
5 -6

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle tom highsmith
Still runs great . 4x4 giving trouble
Been all over the country with it . No major problems expect transmission needed over haul .
accountCircle Kenny
Cracked heads
4.6 Engine, both heads developed cracks and had to be replaced. Heater hose connection at firewall leaks and fouls out #4 spark plug. This has been a consistent problem throughout the life of the vehicle. Rear sliding window leak has also been a consistent problem throughout the life of the vehicle. Braking has never been adequate.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kenny
Cracked heads
4.6 Engine, both heads developed cracks and had to be replaced. Heater hose connection at firewall leaks and fouls out #4 spark plug. This has been a consistent problem throughout the life of the vehicle. Rear sliding window leak has also been a consistent problem throughout the life of the vehicle. Braking has never been adequate.

Ford F-150 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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XL
220-235 HP 15-15 MPG 5-6 Seats
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XLT
220-235 HP 15-15 MPG 5-6 Seats
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Lariat
220-235 HP 15-15 MPG 5-6 Seats
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1997 Ford F-150 Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Kenny on December 1, 2020
Cracked heads
4.6 Engine, both heads developed cracks and had to be replaced. Heater hose connection at firewall leaks and fouls out #4 spark plug. This has been a consistent problem throughout the life of the vehicle. Rear sliding window leak has also been a consistent problem throughout the life of the vehicle. Braking has never been adequate.
accountCircle tom highsmith on June 3, 2020
Still runs great . 4x4 giving trouble
Been all over the country with it . No major problems expect transmission needed over haul .
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety