How many recalls does the 1997 Ford F-450 Sd have?

The 1997 Ford F-450 Sd has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Ford F-450 Sd has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Ford F-450 Sd?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1997 Ford F-450 Sd Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Ford F-450 Sd has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,876,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V399000 2009-10-13 4,500,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED…

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27,…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V553000 2007-12-05 1,176,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 06V286000 2006-08-01 1,200,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUSPENSION:REAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

PARKING BRAKE

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While traveling at approximately 55 mph there was a loud booming noise that came from vehicle. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that right rear inside firestone, steeltex radial r4s tire experienced complete tread separation. Tire size is lt225/75r16e, ford, f450hd. *ak dot number vd1l1xa456. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2001-05-01

“The flywheel on this vehicle continues to tear up. I have been told that this is a problem with this flywheel, but once my warranty is up the dealer will no longer repair it under warranty. I have had to pay $100 each time this has happened. The flywheel has actaully needed replacing more times,…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1998-04-23

“Vehicle #1: broke down at 17 miles. New transmission at 900 miles. Emergency brake problems. Vehicle #2: turbo was malfunctioning. Oil leak. Shakes violently. Transmission jumps out of gear--broken flywheel and connecting spline caused shaking. Two other vehicles of this type that they own have…”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION · reported 1998-01-01

“Vehicle #1: broke down at 17 miles. New transmission at 900 miles. Emergency brake problems. Vehicle #2: turbo was malfunctioning. Oil leak. Shakes violently. Transmission jumps out of gear--broken flywheel and connecting spline caused shaking. Two other vehicles of this type that they own have…”

PARKING BRAKE · reported 1998-01-01

“Vehicle #1: broke down at 17 miles. New transmission at 900 miles. Emergency brake problems. Vehicle #2: turbo was malfunctioning. Oil leak. Shakes violently. Transmission jumps out of gear--broken flywheel and connecting spline caused shaking. Two other vehicles of this type that they own have…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1998-01-01

“The vehicle rear end snaps violently jerking the back of the truck sideways. It does this 2-3 times a week. It has never done it when the dealer test drives. They tell me they have no idea what causes this and will not attempt to fix the problem.”

SUSPENSION:REAR · reported 1997-07-01

“Owner having problems with the rear end, oil leaks, and transmissions on three of vehicles of this make.”

SUSPENSION:REAR

“Owner having problems with the rear end, oil leaks, and transmissions on three of vehicles of this make.”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION