1997 Ford Club Wagon Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Ford Club Wagon, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
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 2000-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Club Wagon
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEquipment
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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