1997 Ford Econoline Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford Econoline, 16% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,500 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.
“A firestone tire on the front of our company van delaminated. It was about 1 year old and is not on any recall list. I have pictures along with the damage done to the truck. Luckly no one was injured. The vehicle was doing 65 MPH at the time. The tire never went flat.”
NHTSA complaint #10025319, filed 2003-07, 126,500 miles“I have lost 3 tires to tread separation one at 4000 miles and the others at about 12000 miles. I have had to replace 2 others due abnormal tread wear and vibration before the vehicle had 16000 miles on it. I thought it odd that these tire were going out at such low mileage, but the dealers said there was not problem. (DOT number: vd1l1xd tiresize: lt22575r16)”
NHTSA complaint #733070, filed 2000-10“I was travelling on hwy.401 near welcome, ontario at aprox. 100 km/h when I heard a lound bang. I saw large pieces of tire tread flying out the rear of my motorhome. On examination I saw the entire tread was missing from the tire and it was still hissing (air escaping). I later learned that the tire debris had hit my exhaust pipe and dislodged it causing it to rest on the septic holding tank. Heat from the exhaust caused smoke and fumes to enter the r.v. It also caused damage to the holding tank which will have to be replaced. The tires were original and had aprox. 30,000 km. …”
NHTSA complaint #735001, filed 2000-10“1997 Ford Econoline. Consumer writes in regards to tire issues and repair reimbursement.* ld the consumer discovered the tires on her vehicle were recalled. However, she was never notified. Recall #12t007000.”
NHTSA complaint #10651227, filed 2014-11“Firestone lt225/75r16 (load range e) tire tread failure at highway speed on the right rear (dual) of a Ford class c 30 ft motorhome. All tread came off. Tire remained inflated but leaking and riding on the steel belts. Tire inflation checked before every long road trip and adjusted for 80 PSI. Feel free to contact me for any further information. Thanks... (DOT number: vnil1xa25 tiresize: 225/75r16)”
NHTSA complaint #733054, filed 2000-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 9 | 11% |
| 1998 | 5 | 11% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Econoline
20 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 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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