1997 Ford Cargo
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Ford Cargo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.
1997 Ford Cargo at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 Ford Cargo recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Ford Cargo.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 20
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 20.
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE DEVELOPED FOR DIAGNOSING AND CORRECTING VEHICLE LEAN. *TT
Bulletin 02169 · Suspension · Aug 2002SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE LEAN CORRECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
Bulletin 99205 · Suspension · Oct 1999INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
Bulletin 99196 · Equipment · Sep 1999FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT
Bulletin 991210 · Jun 1999FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
Bulletin 98246 · Electrical System · Dec 1998INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS DASH LIGHTS FLASHING WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC
Bulletin 98201 · Electrical System · Oct 1998INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
Bulletin 9852 · Tires · Apr 1998INFORMATION ON AVAILABILITY OF REVISED COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR. *YC
Bulletin 98711 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 1998SERVICE TIPS FOR SURFACE DEFECT REMOVAL WITHOUT REPAINTING. *YC
Bulletin 9833 · Structure · Feb 1998HARD STARTING- POSSIBLE PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER/MUFFLER (CCM)- VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 11/29/93 EQUIPPED WITH 1994 EMISSION LEVEL FD1060 OR FD1460 DIESEL ENGINE. *JD
Bulletin 97630 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mar 1997Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CARGO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Ford Cargo
The Ford Cargo is a forward-control (cab-over-engine) truck model manufactured by Ford since 1981. Designed by Ford of Britain as the successor of the Ford Transcontinental heavy commercial tractor, Ford introduced the Cargo to North America for 1986 as a medium-duty truck, intended to replace the long-running Ford C-Series.
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