1997 Ford Motor Home Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Motor Home years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Motor Home. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Motor Home model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (6 complaints, 46%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner 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 Motor Home 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 | 6 | 46% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 15% | 48,523 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 15% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Ford Motor Home recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Ford Motor Home.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford motor home. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. He is dissatisfied that the replacement parts are not available. Ford stated that the parts would be ready in december of 2007, but the contact has yet to receive…
We received a recall notice on our 1997 ford rv for a wiring harness in sept. 2007. We called the authorized dealer immediately and was told the parts were "on back order." we have still not received repairs. Five (5) months is ample time to correct this problem. In the meantime we are unable to…
On may 5th at a routine oil change the mechanic noticed a small amount (apx. 2 teaspoon) of antifreeze at the bottom of the oil pan. Previous to this the oil had been checked & the level & color was normal. Antifreeze level was normal. Driven 1 mile home to be checked out completely next day. When…
While driving front left tire separated and the left rear tire blew out. Size lt2252/r75, r16 m/s steeltex r4s original equipment.*ak this is a motorhome on a 1997 ford e super duty chassis.*jb
1997 ford v-10. Vehicle experienced fire which started under the hood, possibly engine related. *tt
Other Ford Motor Home years
← 1996 Motor Home · 1998 Motor Home →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Motor Home | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Motor Home | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Motor Home | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Motor Home | 26 | 0 |
| 1999 Motor Home | 26 | 0 |
| 1998 Motor Home | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 Motor Home | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 Motor Home | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Motor Home?
Owners most often report tires, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Motor Home?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Ford Motor Home a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Motor Home model years, the 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.