1997 Ford E-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford E-250, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 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 ball joints and tires wore out faster than normal. Driver noticed this problem every 5000 miles. The cause was lack of lubrication. Ball joints were replaced twice along with the front rim and the rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #10022711, filed 2003-08, 15,000 miles“Since I purchased this vehicle new the front end and brakes has constantly given me problems.vehicle pulls to the left when braking or if you let the wheel loose. Constant brake problems, master cylinder failure's, rotor failures, excessive brake pad failures,caliper failures, abnormal tire wear. Vehicle shakes at 65-70mph tires have been replaced 3 times in 57000 miles and balanced, this vehicle will not stop shaking. Dealer says they do not know what I'm talking about and they can not reproduce this shake. Dealer has replaced many brake parts since this vehicle was new. …”
NHTSA complaint #754231, filed 2001-11“Company van. Two complete overhauls of front brakes performed twice, rotors resurfaced twice. Dealer aware of the problem. Excessive brake problems, repairs made. Provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #832227, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 22% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 2 | 25% |
| 2003 | 2 | 12% |
| 2002 | 4 | 24% |
| 2000 | 5 | 28% |
| 1999 | 7 | 23% |
| 1998 | 4 | 25% |
| 1997 | 3 | 13% |
| 1996 | 4 | 20% |
| 1995 | 6 | 40% |
| 1994 | 3 | 27% |
| 1993 | 2 | 29% |
| 1992 | 4 | 29% |
| 1991 | 1 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E-250
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford E-250
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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