1997 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 9%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 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Ford Econoline, 9% of the 79 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“1997 Ford Econoline with speed control recall. Consumer states that the dealer did not have any parts in september. He states that they still had no parts in december. As of april they still have no parts to repair this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10226273, filed 2008-05“Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 MPH, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in front. Also, had to replace master cylinder/ heater core/premature worn out tires, and starter.”
NHTSA complaint #836841, filed 1999-04“The contact owns a 1997 Ford Econoline. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control) in december of 2007. She has been unable to get the recall repaired. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts will be available in june of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 36,887.”
NHTSA complaint #10224102, filed 2008-04“The contact owns a 1997 Ford Econoline. The contact received a recall notice in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The switch was disconnected. The dealer stated that they had not received any parts; however, the manufacturer stated that they have sent some parts to all of the dealers. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current approximate mileage was 123,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10221671, filed 2008-03“The contact owns a 1997 Ford Econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in september of 2007. He has been informed every month thereafter that the part would be available the following month. He spoke with the dealer in april of 2008 and was informed to check back in may. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10224099, filed 2008-04Related recalls
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super…Covers: Ford Econoline 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Econoline
20 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeat belts
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology