1997 Ford F-250 Consumer Discussions

Ford F-250 Owners

• Re: 1997 f250 light duty [ford_dude1]

  Written by: yellowhorse on Apr 20, 2010 8:08:27 PM

  THAT IS WHAT I WAS THINKING.I USE IT DAILY AND PULL A 30FT 4 HORSE CAMPER COMBO 2-3 TIMES A MONTH.IT NEEDS A LITTLE MORE MOTOR OTHER THAN THAT IT NOT BAD.RIDES GREAT WITH THE AIR SYS.SEEM LIKE SOMEONE SAID ONLY 10000 WERE MADE NOT SURE ON THAT CAN'T FIND MUCH INFO ON IT.MAYBE I SHOULD PARK IT AND LET IT AGE SOME MORE. THANKS,YELLOW HORSE

• Re: 1997 f250 light duty [yellowhorse]

  Written by: ford_dude1 on Apr 20, 2010 6:05:27 PM

  Good luck man!!!!! it took me 4 months to find one. I have the same truck and it cost me $600 yes my truck is a seven lug as well. You are driving a very rare truck my friend!!!!!

• 1997 f250 light duty

  Written by: yellowhorse on Apr 19, 2010 10:31:25 PM

  i have 97 f-250 l\d 5.4eng 3speed auto w\od and 3.73 rear end.it has a factory air leveling system on it .looking around the last few years only seen 3 of these 7 lug f-250 nun had the air sys.i blowed one of the air bags called a dealer to get one they acted like i was crazy.said ford did not make till i found part#.is this a rare truck ? ... Read More

Ford F-Series Stalling and No Start Problems

• Ford F250 7.3 electronic fuel pump trouble

  Written by: maxout1 on Dec 7, 2008 11:11:35 PM

  Came home from work one day with my 1997 Ford F250 diesel. I pulled into my driveway and out of the blue the truck died. I tried several times to start the truck but no luck. For some unknown reason my six port electric fuel pump is not receiving power. I replaced the electronic fuel pump, ECU computer and checked all fuses and relays, so far no luck! I tried looking ... Read More

Ford F-Series Transmission Problems

• 2003 Ford F-250 Superduty 7.3L code 783

  Written by: fordfan_17 on Apr 10, 2008 1:30:11 PM

  vehicle came in to shop with code 783 : 3 to 4 shift error. fluid was burnt forward clutch, direct clutch, and o/d clutch packs were burnt. After rebuild and a new solenoid block vehicle would drive 10-15 miles and retrip the code 783. dis-assembled all electrical connections cleaned with di-electric cleaner cleared codes re-testdrove vehicle 10-15 miles the code returned again. While browsing thru some forums last night i see ... Read More

Ford F-250 Owners

• Re: Ford F-250: Owner's Hangout [pf_flyer]

  Written by: fordisthebest1 on Mar 23, 2008 9:43:44 PM

  I would get the 7.3 in a 1999, best mpg and the 6.0 is crap. I have a 1999 F-350 crewcab 4x4 and I average 20-22 on the highway and 16-17 in town, without a chip. 1999 has only had one recall and is a hell of smother the a 1997 and down.

Ford F-Series Real World MPG Numbers

• 99-05 F350 DRW Mileage ? Help

  Written by: rpsmith1 on Feb 6, 2008 8:08:03 PM

  Hello, Just Joined, and I need some help. What I have now: 1997 Ford F250 SD 4X4, 460 V8 (rebuilt 30K ago), Auto (rebuilt 20K ago), rearend gears Unknown, shortbox, extended Cab, 35" Tires, 6" lift, Airbags. 8-9.5 MPG, empty, loaded, or pulling Horse Trailer with 2 Horses, and loaded with Camping Gear. Paid for. What I want to do: More Mileage (Hauling Horses to Montana with current Rig is $600 ... Read More

Ford F-Series Transmission Problems

• Torqued over my torque converter

  Written by: 2cajun on Jul 5, 2007 8:43:48 PM

  I have a 1997 Ford F-250. Powerstroke 7.3 automatic. A year ago I had the transmission rebuilt. I think I got ripped of in that job. 5 months ago the throttle sensor had to be replaced. 3 months ago the cam sensor had to be replaced. Last week the truck started dying. It would normally crank back up but when you put it in gear it would die (forward or reverse). ... Read More

Ford F-250 Owners

• Re: 1997 Ford F250 7.3L 165K Water Pump Problems [rsperry]

  Written by: wpalkowski on Jul 24, 2005 3:29:19 AM

  Not familiar with older 7.3L diesel, is the fan shaft mounted on the water pump? I had thought it was mounted on a separate thermostatic clutch - and run by the same belt as the water pump. Considering the symptoms - fan very loose and metal shavings all over the engine, are you sure that the fan wasn't hitting something as it spun? Get an inspection mirror and start looking around ... Read More

• 1997 Ford F250 7.3L 165K Water Pump Problems

  Written by: rsperry on Jul 22, 2005 1:21:56 PM

  Started the truck up the morning and heard a horrible clanking noise from under the hood. Immediately turned it off and opened up the hood to find the engine covered in fine metal shavings. Could not visible see where shavings could have come from. Mechanic friend came over and started the truck up for him and he was able to see that the shavings were coming from. had wiggled the fan ... Read More

• Re: 2004 F-250 Powerstroke Surging [slucasfl]

  Written by: popecg on Apr 11, 2005 2:54:39 PM

  I have a 1997 Ford F250 Diesel and it also surges ... I am thinking it may be a secondary fuel filter on the fuel line, but no one has been able to tell me is there is one or not. Did you ever get a response on this? Thanks

• question.........

  Written by: toomanyfumes on Jan 6, 2005 9:42:29 AM

  Maybe someone here with F-250 knowledge can help me out. My friend recently bought a used F-250 from a local used car dealer.I think it's a 1997. The wierd thing is, it has the rounded body style like the F-150. I've yet to see another one that looks that way. I even looked at all the F-250's on E-bay and they all have the more squared off shape. Did someone switch ... Read More

Ford F-Series: Problems & Solutions

• dustytk

  Written by: bess on May 11, 2003 5:16:43 PM

  I've been monitoring this board and other for several years now. I've not heard of any consistant problem with 5.4L starter motors. If you go to a parts counter and tell them you have a Ford F150. It's no big secret that the 2 main motors are the 4.6L and 5.4L. The fact that the F150 is the best selling vehicle in the USA, and has been for quite some time, ... Read More