1997 Ford Club Wagon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 29%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford Club Wagon, 29% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front ABS brakes would shimmy whenever they were applied. Also, would lock up on wet roads. Has happened 8 times & been to dealership 8 times. Last trip mechanic would not work on brakes. Advised owner to make Ford buy back vehicle. Also, problems with air conditioner/ tires/drums and rotors, and odometer failed to work properly after 39,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #859040, filed 2000-03“Experiencing ongoing problem with brake pedal going down to the floor whenever the vehicle is driven in wet condition, no matter what the speed maybe. Vehicle been inspected/repaired by independent dealer, and problem still occurs. Deler/mfr. Not notified at this time. Needs help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #833849, filed 1999-01“When driving at 60 MPH front end of vehicle vibrates and brakes become inoperable. Took vehicle to the dealer severa times. Problem has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information, and identification number.”
NHTSA complaint #8007712, filed 2002-04“Had an accident. The right side wheel lugs: nuts had been stripped off completely. The entire wheel, along with the brake system, had came off. There was no carter key used on the wheel. The vehicle was inspected by an independent inspector, jim williams.”
NHTSA complaint #843681, filed 1999-07Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Club Wagon
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Club Wagon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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