1997 Ford Econoline Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Ford Econoline, 5% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,300 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.
“While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a clanking noise coming from the steering wheel. When the noise was heard, it became very hard to steer the vehicle. The dealer examined the vehicle and determined that the steering pin box needed replacement. The consumer also had to have thirteen sets of tires replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10055732, filed 2004-01, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148820Apr 6, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 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 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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