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How many miles will a 1997 Ford f150 last?

How many miles will a 1997 Ford f150 last?

The average Ford F-150 will last up to 150,000 to 300,000 miles before you will need to rebuild the engine.

How many miles does a 1997 Ford F-150 have?

Mileage: 166,944 miles Body Type: Pickup Color: Red Engine: 8 Cyl 4.6 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. 1st owner purchased on 11/24/97 and owned in VA until 11/02/98 • 2nd owner purchased on 12/01/98 and owned in VA until 05/28/20 • 3rd owner purchased on 05/28/20 and owned in VA until .

Why did my 1997 Ford F150 engine fail?

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine blew a rod through the oil pan. As a result, the motor crate needed to be replaced.

Are there any problems with the Ford 4.2 liter engine?

Exacerbating the 4.2-liter’s problems was a leaking timing cover gasket on all motors installed in 1997 F-150s built through Dec. 31, 1996. Ford recalled those vehicles to effect repairs, but Ford did not recall 1997 F-150s built from Jan. 1, 1997, to May 1, 1997, and equipped with the same gasket.

Where was the 1997 Ford F-150 last serviced?

1st owner drove an estimated 12,363 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year. Last serviced at 126,822 miles in Woodland, WA on 07/20/17 • Vehicle serviced • Spark plug wires replaced.

Is the 1997 Ford F-150 a good car?

Very smooth ride Read full review The 1997 Ford F-150 has not been tested. Like what you see? Find the best deal on a Ford F-150 today. There are for sale near you. Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats.

What kind of transmission does a 1997 Ford F-150 have?

The Used 1997 Ford F-150 Extended Cab comes with four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual. What’s a good price on a Used 1997 Ford F-150 Extended Cab?

How big are the wheels on a 1997 Ford F-150?

Equipped with the 4.6-liter V-8, the F-150 2WD Regular Cab equipped with an automatic transmission and a 3.55 rear axle ratio will tow up to 7,200 pounds. Sixteen-inch wheels are standard; optional are big 17 x 7.5J rims shod with meaty P265/70R-17SL tires. Sounds good to us.

Why is my 1997 Ford F-150 over bored?

Apparently, according to the tech bulletin issued in late ’98-’99, the cylinders in the 5.4 L’s we’re accidentally over bored causing piston slap when cold during startup, and stated it would not harm the engine or interfere with function or performance.

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How many miles will a 1997 Ford F150 last?

How many miles will a 1997 Ford F150 last?

The average Ford F-150 will last up to 150,000 to 300,000 miles before you will need to rebuild the engine.

What kind of car is a 1997 Ford F150?

Consumer Ratings Rank Vehicles HP #1 1997 Ford F150 Regular Cab 205 #2 1998 Isuzu Hombre Regular Cab 120 #3 1997 Chevrolet S10 Regular Cab 118

What is the roadside assistance number for a 1997 Ford F-150?

Roadside Assistance Note Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) – includes – towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery. Looking for other models of the Ford F-150?

Why did my 1997 Ford F-150 engine stop working?

Ford discovered a calibration error on the block boring machine that ended up over boring the early 5.4L engines for all of ’97 and half of ’98. This was discovered (especially up north) when many fleet trucks with this new modular engine began to knock like a rod bearing going out during cold weather start-up after approximately 85,000 miles.

What are the specs for a 1997 Ford Explorer?

Basic Note all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage – 5 years/50,000 miles Corrosion Note perforation of sheet metal panels – 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.

Where was the 1997 Ford F-150 last serviced?

1st owner drove an estimated 12,363 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 3rd owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year • 4th owner drove an estimated 0 miles/year. Last serviced at 126,822 miles in Woodland, WA on 07/20/17 • Vehicle serviced • Spark plug wires replaced.

Roadside Assistance Note Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) – includes – towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery. Looking for other models of the Ford F-150?

Ford discovered a calibration error on the block boring machine that ended up over boring the early 5.4L engines for all of ’97 and half of ’98. This was discovered (especially up north) when many fleet trucks with this new modular engine began to knock like a rod bearing going out during cold weather start-up after approximately 85,000 miles.

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