1997 Ford E-350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,916miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1997 Ford E-350, 8% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,916 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Crash right front,wheel bearing nut sheered off, rotor broke, wheel, tire ,and hub assembly came off vehicle. Wheel and tire undamaged. . Updated 06/22/06”
NHTSA complaint #10159918, filed 2006-06, 74,500 miles“Van shakes rattles, while in operation. Loud sound while in operation. Rear end has been thus far diagnosed as problem. The ABS brakes are also mal functioning. Pedal goes down to floor and brakes are not engaging properly”
NHTSA complaint #736322, filed 2000-11Related service bulletins
- 10018941Jan 1, 2005Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 23% |
| 2015 | 2 | 29% |
| 2014 | 3 | 18% |
| 2013 | 7 | 54% |
| 2010 | 3 | 18% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 7 | 18% |
| 2007 | 2 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E-350
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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 30, 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