Notices
1997 - 2003 F150 1997-2003 F150, 1997-1999 F250LD, 7700 & 2004 F150 Heritage
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Auxito

Leaf Spring Recall

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 12:54 PM
  #1  
panelguy's Avatar
panelguy
Thread Starter
|
Cross-Country
20 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Leaf Spring Recall

Has anyone heard of a recall on left side leaf sring for a 1997 f150 2wd. My truck looks to be sitting low on the left side, and one leaf appears to be out of alignment. I checked on google and other web sites and found recalls for 4wd only.Thanks for any info.
 
Reply
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:05 PM
  #2  
projectSHO89's Avatar
projectSHO89
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 19,760
Likes: 1,079
From: St Louis
I have found no evidence of any recall or TSB concering leaf springs on 97's.

Please recheck your sources.

Steve
 
Reply
Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:34 PM
  #3  
CPerry's Avatar
CPerry
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
From: Hawaii
My 99 was baout 3/4" lower on the driver's side and the bottom leaf spring was out of allignment. I jacked up the left rear from the frame, loosened the u bolts (one side wasn't very tight) and hammered the leaf back into place. It gained about 1/2 inch back and doesn't squeek anymore.
 
Reply
Old Jan 20, 2004 | 03:14 AM
  #4  
fireball69's Avatar
fireball69
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Yakima
See if your rubber spacers are missing or broken from your leaf springs. The nub wears off the spacers and they fall out allowing your leafs to move.
 
Reply
Old Jan 20, 2004 | 04:42 PM
  #5  
Alton Ray's Avatar
Alton Ray
Junior User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: Lubbock, TX
I've always worried about the leaf springs on my truck. They too look out of allignment. Should I worry about this or just let it go?

AR
 
Reply
Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:04 PM
  #6  
Eddieslilmule's Avatar
Eddieslilmule
New User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Hey guys
I also had the same problem with my 97 F150, i had a broken leafspring on the driver side. If you look back on this forum you will find someone that found a recall on the F150 from 97 and 98. I was planning on looking in to it myself, because i replaced my broken leafspring and it still leans to the left. so good luck
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Donebrokeit
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
3
Mar 21, 2016 09:59 AM
TJ62
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Nov 30, 2014 12:08 PM
1977 F250 4x4
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Sep 28, 2011 06:28 PM
ralf
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Jul 10, 2007 04:02 PM
bulldog288
1978 - 1996 Big Bronco
4
Aug 3, 2003 08:39 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:31 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE