Stuff that broke on my 97

[ST8Sniper]

Here is a list of things that broke on my truck. What else should I expect?
Radiator leaked,transmission lines leaked,front axle seals leaked, front axle u-joints bad, front upper and lower ball joints worn, rear transfer case seal leaked, steering wheel surface worn, starter motor, fuel shut off solenoid,driver side speaker, fuel gauge sender, oil pressure sender. All of the above broke under 75k miles and were covered under extended warranty (the smartest decision I've ever made). Now the truck has 100k and I just discovered the hitch is cracked. The Cummins has performed fine and starts instantly. Any comments on what might break next would be appreciated.

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1997 Regular cab 4x4,Auto,3. 55,Amsoil in engine and rear,Edelbrock shocks, Meyers Snowplow,towing package,snowplow package,quad headlights,B. F. Goodrich All Terrains,1997 Harley Heritage Springer

 

[illflem]

100k,bout time for a new AT,just kidding, my '95 has 122k going strong with only brake pads(2x),track bar,return line and throttle cable. Most of the work done on the truck has been things to make it better,not fix it.

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95' 25004X4,AT,Driftwood,Banks Stinger,Warn fender flairs and running boards(Play truck)95 3500,5 speed,Driftwood,Banks&Phscotty,34,000 GCVW apple and tractor hauler(work truck)

 

[C Schomer]

Mine started at about 10 months old. First the compass/temp console wacked out and as I was driving it home from that fix, the radio quit - got a new one the next week. Then the mirror posts loosened up - got two new ones. Then throttle bucking - got new linkage. Then axle seals and last of all - tail housing seal. I hope that's all - it's out of warranty now! I thought 5th gear was going - DC checked it and said it was fine. They said I would know for sure if it's bad - lots of noise! Craig

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97 3/4Ton, 2WD, 5SP, #11 Plate, AFC kit, 14 Housing, AF942M Air filter, Gutted Cat, 4"From Turbo, Airlift, Shortened Frame, Custom Bed, HEY FORDBOY POWERSTROKE THIS!

 

[DavidGardner]

Well I guess I"m lucky. 97,000 miles plus and still on original batterys, fuel sending unit, throttle cable, just changed original tires at 97,000. Needless to say I dont abuse my trk but I do use it. So far only problems-tps changed under warranty, differential rebuilt twice 16,000 (warranty) and at 85,000 not on warranty (ouch). Leaving for B. C. on 26th to have bill Kondolay lay hands on my auto transmission. Still works o. k. but want the improvements.
Happy Holidays

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95 slt auto,bd exhaustbrake, TST 230/605 plate K&N airfilter, primelok fuelfilter relocator. Who say"s six in row don"t go?

 

[Bill Lins]

Originally posted by ST8Sniper: Now the truck has 100k and I just discovered the hitch is cracked.

You might check with your dealer- there's a recall on the hitches.



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Bill Lins Wharton, TX 98 2500 QC SLT,12 (the CORRECT # of)valves,NV4500,3. 54 LSD,Manik grille guard,Semi-Psychotty Air,Amsoil everywhere, Reading aluminum utility body and bumper,Optima yellow tops- silencer ring & muffler stolen.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Bill is right. There is a recall on Hitches. If it's a Mopar one bought between January 1998 and March 2000. If your was OE you are not covered.

See Here: http://www.ecpe.vt.edu/~dfritz/technical/recalls/recall_872/recall_872.htm



[This message has been edited by HEMI®Dart (edited 12-24-2000). ]

 

[ST8Sniper]

My hitch is OEM so I guess I'll have to fix it myself. It won't hurt to try and see if my dealer will replace it. If not, I'll get my machinist to make some heavy duty replacement brackets or I might replace it with a Reese Titan V. I better go check my throttle cable...

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1997 Regular cab 4x4,Auto,3. 55,Amsoil in engine,trans, and rear,Edelbrock shocks, Meyers Snowplow,towing package,snowplow package,quad headlights,B. F. Goodrich All Terrains,1997 Harley Heritage Springer

 

[DieselB59]

I also have a 97 and here it goes
1. Steering shaft replaced
2. Fuel sending unit
3. Transmission input shaft seal
4. Fuel transfer pump
5. Metal fuel return line
6. Rubber fuel return line
7. Head gasket (my own mistake listening to morons about using a 12cm housing with wastegate disconnected on 450hp engine)
8. Rear axle seals
9. Steering column
10. Belt tensioner

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Chris Timochko
AUTO WURKS DIESEL R&D TEAM
1997 5sp 4X4, Espar Heater, A. W. D. HX40 turbo, ATS 3pc Manifold, BD 4" Brake, Marine Compression, A. W. D. Custom Tuned Injection Pump, A. W. D. Intercooler, A. W. D. 370B Injection Nozzles, Delivery Valves, Governor & AFC Spring Kit, Psychotty Air, A. W. D. Water Injection, NOS Diesel Kit, A. W. D. 6" Chrome Exhaust System, BD No Smoke Valet Switch, McLeod Dual Disc Clutch, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins Chrome Kit, Optima Red Tops, Hadley Bully Horns, Hurst Line Loc, Goodyear Wrangler AT/S 305/70/16s.
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Project U96 - 1996 3500 2WD racer. A. W. D. Marine Ultra Low Compression, A. W. D. Teflon-coated Pistons, A. W. D. High Lift Camshaft, Ported and Honed Cylinder Head, Intake and Exhaust manifold; A. W. D. HX40 Turbocharger, ATS 3pc Exhaust Manifold, A. W. D. Water Injection, A. W. D. Custom Fabricated Fuel System, Race Spec A. W. D. /BD P7100 Injection Pump, A. W. D. Custom High Flow Fuel Injection Nozzles, BD Auto transmission and Custom TC, Weld Draglites, Goodyear Eagle Drag Slicks, 5" Single Stack Through The Bed, Mag-Hytec on Rear and Transmission.

 

[Bill Stockard]

I had a '97 3500 CC 2WD Automatic 4. 10 that I put 70,000 miles on towing a 5th wheel around the lower 48 at a weight above the rated GCWR. The following problems:

1 Warranty Claim--Replace 1 grid heater relay

1 Dealer Recall--Replace the headlight switch

Replaced the tires at 55,000 miles(Goodyear) No other problems--not even brake pads--and the engine wasn't stock. Regular PM was the only other expense. One of the best trucks I ever owned, but I wanted a 6 speed.

Bill

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Y2K 3500QC, 6 Speed, 4. 10, SLT+, Camper & Tow Pkg. , Westin Chrome Nerf Bars, Mopar Flaps, Reese 20K Hitch, EGT & Boost Gauges, RPM 45 Gallon Aux. Fuel Tank, Highway Products 5th Wheel Toolbox, ECM Controlled PacBrake, Painless Wiring Kit, Mag-Hytec Diff. Cover, Rancho 9000, Air Lift 5000 Air Bags, TOYS: '97 Hitchhiker II 31' 5th Wheel, 2 slideouts, 19,750 GCW, '94 Lance 990 11' 3" Slide-In Camper, Torque-Lift Camper Tiedowns

 

[rich m]

batteries, front pads, and wiper blades. all else is upgrade goodies ~75Kmiles #ad


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mildly BOMBed 98. 4 1B7KF23D4WJxxxxxx-- BD's #5 plate and 210HP injectors--BD Brake and the associated transmission bomb goodies (except for TC,currently), 4" open exhaust (short),Psychotty, camper shell, Warn front receiver, G159Unisteels on Rickson 19. 5's. . CD player is bone stock, so are the seats. PrimeLoc, also remote spin-on filter for the auto trans... Pyro,Boost and Trans temp from Isspro,
Westin nerf rails(black),
bent welding rod to hang celphone on dashboard...
240HP on Dynojet from 75-105mph drumspeed.

 

[ST8Sniper]

I must be rough on my truck! Aside from the front end work, I don't think the things that broke could be from working my truck hard. It has made me quite a bit of money and it's fun to drive so I can't complain too much. I guess if I didn't have my extended warranty I would have been screwed.

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1997 Regular cab 4x4,Auto,3. 55,Amsoil in engine,trans, and rear,Edelbrock shocks, Meyers Snowplow,towing package,snowplow package,quad headlights,B. F. Goodrich All Terrains,1997 Harley Heritage Springer