1997 Ford Lariat Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Ford Lariat. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“1997 ford f150. Frame is completely rusted through on passenger side in front of rear tire.. Damage is throughout the frame.”
“1997 ford f150. Frame is completely rusted through on passenger side in front of rear tire.. Damage is throughout the frame.”
“While trying to stop the truck suddenly accelerated. The first time causing a crash. The second time we were turning into our driveway and the truck would'nt stop. The third time my husband was trying to stop and the truck accelerated again. *ak”
“Engine--lower end bearing went out.”
“Manufacturer's defect in the steering.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Lariat as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.