1997 Ford E Series Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Ford E Series, 6% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,650 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.
“Dt: the contact stated while putting fuel in the vehicle it was leaking. The first time this happened he thought the pump did not cut itself off. The next time he pumped fuel it continued to leak. The contact took the vehicle to a dealership, and they found the hose that connected to the tank was dry rotted. At that time, he had the hose replaced. Uodated 12/27/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10141140, filed 2005-10, 28,650 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford E Series
12 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical 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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