1997 Ford E-250 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 17%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 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Ford E-250, 17% 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“Tie rod enf snapped off. Vehicle had no steering. Also, there was looseness in front end, causing excessive wear of tires. Mechanic said normally it was caused by ball joints, but they had never seen anything like it & had no explanation for it.”
NHTSA complaint #875867, filed 2000-12“Vehicle shakes and vibrates at 50-60mph. At a steady speed consumer can't feel it, but if braking to increase speed, it will shake. Dealer has changed, and replaced so many things on vehicle to remedy problem.”
NHTSA complaint #880002, filed 2001-02“There is a lot of vibration in the steering wheel and the tires are wearing out on the inside due to worn ball joints. Dealer indicates vehicle needs new ball joints.”
NHTSA complaint #844192, filed 1999-08Related service bulletins
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2010 | 2 | 22% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2005 | 1 | 9% |
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 4 | 22% |
| 1999 | 6 | 19% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 4 | 17% |
| 1995 | 1 | 7% |
| 1992 | 5 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E-250
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsBrakes
3 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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