1997 Ford Lariat recalls & complaints

4 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

0recalls

0high risk

0stop-driving

4complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Ford Lariat under individual trim or body names rather than "Lariat", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

4complaints

1crashes

0fires

2injuries

0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Engine (1), Steering (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (4)

05/03/2019 · Body / structure
1997 FORD F150. FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH ON PASSENGER SIDE IN FRONT OF REAR TIRE.. DAMAGE IS THROUGHOUT THE FRAME.

11/29/2000 · Vehicle Speed Control · crash
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

09/08/1999 · Engine
ENGINE--LOWER END BEARING WENT OUT.

09/13/1996 · Steering
MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT IN THE STEERING.

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