1997 Ford E-150 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 102 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Ford E-150, 5% of the 102 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 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.
“Ford recall 05s28 speed control recall; my letter is dated aug 2007 still waiting for dealership to receive the part for this recall tried many dealerships in the milwaukee and madison area with no stock and no eta of part called Ford with no answer as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10220684, filed 2008-03, 45,000 miles“While backing up into parking space,when I stepped on brake pedal, the brakes did not grab. It seemed like the van started to accelerate. I squeezed brake pedal very hard and I heard ABS clicking. I still didn't stop so I had to shift car into park. This happened twice to me. The first time was about 3 months earlier.”
NHTSA complaint #749847, filed 2001-08“Purchased used 1997 Ford 150 in early 2005. Drove truck to work in september 2007. Smoke engulfed cab. Truck caught fire and burnt to ground. The truck was a total loss along with construction equipment. Liability insurance did not cover expense. Still paying for a truck that I do not have. Police report was filed. Never received recall notice until after truck caught fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10224316, filed 2008-04“The contact owns a 1997 Ford E-150. The contact received a Ford vehicle speed control safety recall notice in august of 2007. He would like to know when Ford will have the parts to perform the recall repair. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 128,000. Updated 01/29/08. Updated 01/29/08”
NHTSA complaint #10214212, filed 2008-01“The fuel throttle body valve would stick every time the accelerator was applied. Once the throttle would unstick, the vehicle will suddenly surge forward into a spin. Owner has had the vehicle repaired by the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #821800, filed 1998-03Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003, E-250 1992–2003 +12 more
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2004 | 4 | 12% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 12% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 20 | 17% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 9 | 14% |
| 1991 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 22% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 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