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SeatsPart report

1997 Ford E-150 Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%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 2 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Ford E-150, 2% of the 102 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.

“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 2000-08

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016113%
200413%
200113%
199922%
199812%
199722%
199612%
199223%
199117%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford E-150

Fuel system
22 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Equipment
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.

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