1997 Ford Club Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Club Wagon years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Club Wagon. That is the most of any Club Wagon model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (8 complaints, 29%). Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Club Wagon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 21% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 21% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 14% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Club Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Club Wagon.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
DURATURN TRAVIA H/T DELAMINATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2020. 1 TON VAN SHUDDERED AND SHOOK THE STEERING WHEEL. REDUCED SPEED AND LEFT THE FREEWAY. CHANGED TO SPARE TIRE. DURATURN VISIBLY MIS-SHAPED BUT REMAINED ON THE RIM. VIEWED RECALL IN PROGRESS FOR DURATURN TRAVIA A/T…
#4 spark plug came out of my 1997 ford e350 van with a v-10 engine. The van has only 62,000 miles and has the original spark plugs. There was a small fire. *tr
While driving 55 mph right rear tire blew out. Consumer managed to pull over to change tire. Dealership mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Tire size 2457516. *ak
Upon returning from a routine drive, it was discovered that two lugs: nuts were completely missing and five of the remaining six were loose. The wheels are constructed of polished aluminum and are optional equipment from the manufacturer (wheeled coach). Further investigation showed deterioration…
Consumer received a recall notice for the tires. The recall only applied to the spare because consumer had previously replaced the other four tires. Consumer took vehicle in to have the recall performed. The sales associate inspected the tire and informed consumer he could not replace the tire with…
Other Ford Club Wagon years
← 1996 Club Wagon · 1998 Club Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Club Wagon | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Club Wagon | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Club Wagon | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Club Wagon | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 28 | 0 |
| 1996 Club Wagon | 17 | 2 |
| 1995 Club Wagon | 15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Club Wagon?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Club Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Club Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Club Wagon model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.