1997 Ford F-150
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 3,285
- rank #17 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 1
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Tires
- 305 complaints (9%)
- Reported harm
- 205 crashes / 180 injuries
- 18 deaths; 296 fires
1997 Ford F-150 vs 2013 Ford F-150
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2013 Ford F-150
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 3,907
- rank #8 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 3
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Power Train
- 1,283 complaints (33%)
- Reported harm
- 102 crashes / 87 injuries
- 6 deaths; 45 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
622
1997 Ford F-150 has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
2
1997 Ford F-150 vs 2013 Ford F-150
Top component overlap
Different families
Tires vs Power Train
1997 Ford F-150 problem mix
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 198
- TIRES 168
- STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR 164
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 155
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT 137
2013 Ford F-150 problem mix
- POWER TRAIN 1,283
- ENGINE 543
- SERVICE BRAKES 314
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 292
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 292
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 1997 Ford F-150 or 2013 Ford F-150?
1997 Ford F-150 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (3,285 vs 3,907). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 1997 Ford F-150 is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).