1997 Ford Econoline Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Ford Econoline, 4% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“As I type this complaint, I am listening to secretary lahood,....if what he says is true I should hear something back from you fairly soon!! I have a complaint with the v10 Ford engine.....if you go to the internet and type in Ford v10 engine spark plug ejecting or anything similar to that inquiry you will get a host of complaints about the problems that I am experiencing. My 1997 Ford (motorhome) spit out a spark plug several month ago. Called Ford, they suggested that I have my mechanic install an insert to repair the stripped out head or replace the heads.....offered no other help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10313670, filed 2010-02, 82,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 12% |
| 1992 | 15 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 33% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 7 | 22% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Econoline
20 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Econoline
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.
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