1997 Ford Cvpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cvpi years
- Not enough data 9th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Cvpi. That ranks 9th out of 11 Cvpi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 207,403 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Cvpi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 207,403 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Ford Cvpi recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Cvpi.
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.
Driving down the road my steering got really stiff. I could not keep control of the vehicle. I slowed down and pulled over. I had it towed in and the mechanic told me it was the lower intermediate shaft on the steering column. I can not drive the car cause it will not let me control the vehicle. I…
Other Ford Cvpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cvpi | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 Cvpi | 17 | 2 |
| 2003 Cvpi | 78 | 3 |
| 2002 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Cvpi | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Cvpi | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Cvpi | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Cvpi | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Cvpi?
Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Cvpi?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Cvpi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cvpi model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.