1997 Ford E-150 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 102 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 equipment of the 1997 Ford E-150, 3% of the 102 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Air conditioner blower is blowing hot air, due to a loose hose that rubs against the under carriage of the engine. Dealer has been contacted. The driver seat is broken on the left front corner causing a rocking chair effect.”
NHTSA complaint #867557, filed 2000-08Related recalls
- 10V271000Jun 15, 2010All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility…Covers: Ford E-150 1997, Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2005–2007, All IN One Mobility Town & Country 2006–2007 +5 more
- 04V562000Nov 26, 2004On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.Covers: Ford E-150 1997–2000, 2004, E-350 1997–2000, 2004, E-250 1997–2000, 2004 +8 more
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 5% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E-150
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology