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1997 Ford F-150 consumer reviews

$14,505–$19,210 MSRP range
side view of 1997 F-150 Ford
(48 reviews)
89% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.1
  • Reliability 4.4
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I have owned this truck for quite some time now it has

I have owned this truck for quite some time now it has 175,000 miles on it and it gets 23 mpg on highway in town 15-16 mph I6. It's never left me stranded at all. It has a 4.6v8 lariat edition extended cab 3door. I also have another that has the 4.2 v6 4 door with 418,000 mil. On it and it starts every morning. Both truck are amazing and tuff. You should buy one. You won't regret it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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The most reliable truck in the world ever!!!!!!!!!

The odometer stopped working at 322223 miles And the trip meter was 667.. But the speedometer still works great roughly guessing right now. I think it has around 375000 miles. And it still starts up and does the job every day? No major engine work done, typical spark plugs, oil change, alternator little things. Nothing major still runs great still very comfortable AC still blows cold. I love this truck, I'll never get rid of it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Crappy engine

Add 160k water was getting into the cylinders, and heater core leaking. At 180k the odometer started not working occasionally. This is the worst Ford I've ever owned and I will think twice about buying another one

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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1979 Chevy Truck 4x4 Silverado

Very, very good reliability, good 350 cu.in engine power, minimum mechanical repairs, easy access to all parts in the engine compartment, very nice interior and plenty of leg room....

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Off-roading
  • Does recommend this car
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Spent a lot of money on this truck for repairs

Bought in 2005 101000 miles.Brake problems started six months later and continued to haunt me.The a/c was replaced two times once 1000.00 then the second time add heater core 1900.00. Head gasket 2500.00 At 170000 miles engine locks up 4.6l. Plus many other problems. I got a real big lemon in this truck but I liked it anyway.Sold it for 1100.00 locked up, and it was very well taken care of.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very happy customer

Has been the most dependable truck I’ve ever owned I would buy another truck again and pulls anything You want with ease. Very smooth ride

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable truck I've owned!

The is the longest last truck I've own, pushing 430,000 miles and still going. This the second of 3 Ford trucks I've owned. The four wheel drive has never failed me in the Minnesota winters. The 4.6L 8 cyl. engine continues to start in winters as cold as -28 F with no block warmer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good work truck

Andy is the best..!!!! He gave me a great deal on my Ford F-150 I love my truck!!! I highly recommend going to Klassic Cars they will get you right.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Super truck old school style

Really cool style there’s not a lot of them so you can make yours really special.the dual exhaust make it sound sporty it has a rumble it drives nice and tight.I installed a level kit and it look more beefy.Fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Good work car

Good car to have gets you to point A to point B no problem i love it and will purchase again i would recommend this truck !!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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