1997 Ford E-Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford E-Series. That is the most of any E-Series model year in the database (13 years). The most reported problem area is tires (12 complaints, 75%), typically at around 25,315 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford E-Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 12 | 75% | 25,315 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 28,650 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford E-Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
This vehicle was made by Ford as a partially complete vehicle and converted to 4 wheel drive by Quigley Motor Company Inc. The Quigley torque arms installed appear to commonly fail from some of the earlier years and a design change has been made (from C-channel arms to tubular). The design and…
Dt: the contact stated while putting fuel in the vehicle it was leaking. The first time this happened he thought the pump did not cut itself off. The next time he pumped fuel it continued to leak. The contact took the vehicle to a dealership, and they found the hose that connected to the tank was…
Dt: ford expedition. Nothing was apparent before the failure. Two minutes after arriving home there was an explosion in the engine compartment. Contacted ford, the police, and the fire department. The fire department put the fire out, and said it was in the engine area with electrical arcing. Ford…
I was aware of a problem with the ford brake pressure switch starting fires in explores and rangers i believe. Our company owns 17 econoline chassis vehicles at this division. I was just concerned when i found a blown fuse in the 4-way flasher circuit of our 97 e-super duty van. Which this circuit…
We purchased a 1997 ford e150 raised roof conversion van from jim o'neal ford in sellersburg, indiana just across the border from louisville, kentucky. The conversion was by superior in louisville. We purchased that particular van because it was highly rated by ford motor company as a conversion…
Other Ford E-Series years
← 1995 E-Series · 1998 E-Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E-Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E-Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E-Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 E-Series | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E-Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E-Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 E-Series | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 E-Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 E-Series | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E-Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford E-Series?
Owners most often report tires, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford E-Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Ford E-Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-Series model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.