1997 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 23%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,064miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford E-350, 23% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,064 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1997 Ford super club wagon xlt (e350) ABS system engages inappropriately causing total lack of braking power. The ABS control unit does not record an error code so my mechanic cannot find a cause. I have had to remove the ABS fuse in order to have trustworthy brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10000736, filed 2003-01, 98,979 miles“Intermittent problem; when attempting to make a sudden, graudal or normal stop the steering wheel jerks out the consumer's hand, causing loss of vehicle control, resulting in the vehicle pulling to right hand side due to the rear brakes that are not releasing. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826846, filed 1998-08“After driving vehicle for a long period of time or pulling a load the brakes become warm and the braking power decreases. The vehicle also virbrates when applying the brakes. Vehicle serviced 8 or 9 times for brake problems. Problem still exists. Front brake rotor warp due to heat which lessons the contact of the pads causing poor braking and vibration.”
NHTSA complaint #812492, filed 1997-05“The ambulance experienced problems with the braking system, such as cracked rotors/ frozen calipers, and had 3 replaced brake master cylinders this may cause no braking ability or extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #830994, filed 1998-11“The consumer is in charge of 40 vehicles model years 1997 and 1998 e350 cutaway vans used for paratransit work, 70% of the vehicles have had driveline e-brake leaks causing great cost in repairs and replacements to the company.”
NHTSA complaint #785098, filed 2000-12Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 38% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 38% |
| 1995 | 35 | 51% |
| 1994 | 17 | 33% |
| 1993 | 11 | 26% |
| 1992 | 6 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 37% |
| 1990 | 13 | 57% |
| 1989 | 12 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E-350
24 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford E-350
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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