1997 Ford E Series Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 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 brakes of the 1997 Ford E Series, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I was aware of a problem with the Ford brake pressure switch starting fires in explores and rangers I believe. Our company owns 17 econoline chassis vehicles at this division. I was just concerned when I found a blown fuse in the 4-way flasher circuit of our 97 e-super duty van. Which this circuit also contains the brake pressure switch. When reinstalling the fuse the brake pressure switch started to smoke and get hot enough to get the brake fluid to its flash point. The brake fluid proceeded to smoke and push its way past the switch. No damage was done other than a new switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10124874, filed 2005-06“This firestone tires lt225/75r16 DOT:vd1l1xd227. Tire was on a motorhome when tread began to separate. Tread caused damage to the motorhome itself. Firestone has been contacted. 3 other tires had bulges on them. When brake pedal is pushed, nothing happens.”
NHTSA complaint #874311, filed 2000-11Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E Series
12 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford E Series
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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