1997 Ford E-150 problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints about the 1997 Ford E-150 with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 18% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 17.2%.
Complaints122
Crashes4
Fires4
Injuries2
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 18.0% · 22
Engine and engine cooling 17.2% · 21
Service brakes, hydraulic 13.1% · 16
Electrical system 6.6% · 8
Tires 6.6% · 8
Suspension 5.7% · 7
Steering 5.7% · 7
Vehicle speed control 4.1% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 2 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford E-150 in this data, 1997 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 103,850 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 1997 Ford E-150. The contact stated that the fuel line was fractured and rapidly leaking gasoline fuel. The contact was informed of a potential recall on the vehicle by his independent mechanic (nhtsa campaign id number: 01v114000) but was advised by the manufacturer that his vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,289. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 71,289 miles
1997 Ford econoline 150 universal conversion van. Gas leaks at gas tank when filling up. The main filler tube ( hose) seems to be leaking. Gas runs out all over the ground. Gas tank must be dropped to replace hose. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 103,000 miles
After consumer filled the vehicle fuel tank with gas they smelt gas fumes. Consumer took vehicle to dealership for service. Dealership indicated that the fuel tank had a leak. Please provide more details. Ts Fuel system, gasoline
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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