1997 Ford Econoline Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Ford Econoline, 4% of the 79 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.
“Vehicle's roof separated from chassis while traveling at 40 MPH. While driving 40 MPH the van's roof separated from the chassis and fell onto the roadway behind the vehicle. The separated section included the fiberglass shell ad dome wiring. Prior to this occurrence, the wood frame support was strengthened to correct the loose fitting interior frame.”
NHTSA complaint #10042316, filed 2003-10Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeats
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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