Complaints
96
Crashes
5
Fires
6
Injuries
10
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford E-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:80,244 mi
Crash-related:2
#37 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:92,151 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford E-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 8 | 2 | — | 80,244 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | — | 1 | 92,151 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 50,666 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | 74,910 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 2 | 250,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | 40,442 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 74,910 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 11 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 89,820 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 113,265 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 261,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 98,979 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 23,150 mi |
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