Complaints
31
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford E-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
Fires:2
#23 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Avg mileage:15,000 mi
#33 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford E-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 | — | 2 | 100,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 123,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 67,256 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | 236,092 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 35,975 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 | — | — | 81,070 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
100,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,500
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,256
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
236,092
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,975
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,070
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS:RIM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
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