Complaints
100
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Ford Econoline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#114 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:89,400 mi
Crash-related:3
#27 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:126,500 mi
#36 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:82,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Ford Econoline.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 14 | 3 | — | 89,400 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 7 | — | — | 126,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,400
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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