Check the parking brake, and verify that you dont have a clogged fuel or air filter.
Dead cell in the battery which will require it to be replaced. Or, you may have a light on somewhere pulling power from the battery. Can also be a relay that is stuck.
I would start with your battery.
what would cause all power windows to only work once in awhile and defroster to go out on a 1997 dodge intrepid
dead cell in the battery or something is on pulling power from the battery.
change the fuel filter
A dodge pickup 1500 would stall out while driving because of a defective air filter.
Vapor lock!
Could be a broken Power Steering belt or low fluid level or power steering pump failure.
caliper froze, brake line collapse, or wheel bearing out.
Stronger meaning? If you mean pulling power that depends on the engine under the hood. If you mean how they're built then I would say they are about equal. Both Dodge, Ford, and Chevy are all great trucks. Ford is the number one selling truck if that is an indication of anything.
Something on the vehicle is on pulling power.
Inflamation if it is not a sprain.