1997 Ford E-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Ford E-250, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 econoline ( 25v) 1997, engine burst into flames while driving. Prior to the fire the consumer had other work performed on the vehicle. The alternator was replaced, the overdrive light was on and it was difficult to shift into 2nd gear. The consumer wanted to know if the fire had anything to do with the faulty cruise control switch that are in Ford vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10115614, filed 2005-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 19% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E-250
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
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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