Complaints
122
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 1997 Ford E-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:96,441 mi
#28 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:74,430 mi
#38 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:130,492 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford E-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 12 | — | — | 96,441 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 74,430 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 130,492 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | 1 | 94,297 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 159,793 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | 1 | 45,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 147,667 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 148,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 167,629 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | 150,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 47,904 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 71,289 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 115,082 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 165,190 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 144,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,441
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,430
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,492
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
94,297
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,793
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
147,667
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
167,629
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
150,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,904
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,289
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,082
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
165,190
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 1997 Ford E-150
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~13 vehicles.
10V271000EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
~13 affectedALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
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