1997 Ford E-150 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1997 Ford E-150, 2% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1997 Ford E-150. The contact stated that the headlights were not bright enough and caused him to use the high beams. The dealer was not notified. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The headlights were replaced; however, the contact was still having the same issue. The current mileage was approximately 300,000. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Updated 1/19/2011 the consumer stated the headlight lenses became cloudy over time which caused poor lighting while driving. Updated 03/25/11”
NHTSA complaint #10368680, filed 2010-12, 100,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
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 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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