97 Odometer not working
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08-21-2014, 10:13 PM
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97 Odometer not working
I was talking with my Mom today who lives in NC and I live in GA. She still drives my Dad’s, who passed away 3 years ago, ‘97 F150. She told me that the odometer doesn't work anymore but the speedometer still works. She took it to her local mechanic and once she told him what her symptoms were he said he knew exactly what it was without looking at it and she would have to leave the truck for 2 weeks and it would cost $250 to repair. I did a quick search after getting off the phone and found that a common problem for the 97’s, which is analog, is the worm gear that attaches to the motor that drives the odometer. Is this accurate? I can order the worm gear online for $25. I’m fairly handy and feel that I could replace this part if that is indeed the problem. What are y’alls thoughts on this problem? Thanks in advance.
#2
08-21-2014, 10:30 PM
I was talking with my Mom today who lives in NC and I live in GA. She still drives my Dad’s, who passed away 3 years ago, ‘97 F150. She told me that the odometer doesn't work anymore but the speedometer still works. She took it to her local mechanic and once she told him what her symptoms were he said he knew exactly what it was without looking at it and she would have to leave the truck for 2 weeks and it would cost $250 to repair. I did a quick search after getting off the phone and found that a common problem for the 97’s, which is analog, is the worm gear that attaches to the motor that drives the odometer. Is this accurate? I can order the worm gear online for $25. I’m fairly handy and feel that I could replace this part if that is indeed the problem. What are y’alls thoughts on this problem? Thanks in advance.
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08-22-2014, 06:23 AM