1997 Ford Motor Home Problems
- Complaints
- 13filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 49,262miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Motor Home (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Motor Home. The part named most often is tires, with 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,262 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Tires6 46%
- Electrical system2 15%
- Engine cooling2 15%
- Brakes1 7.7%
- Other or unknown1 7.7%
Example complaints
Tires: “Tread came off tire, tore out lp gas line to refrigerator. We were lucky that we did not have a fire or worse. We were leaving new bern, nc at the time; we returned to new bern to a firestone dealer and had the tire replaced. We were told that firestone would make no adjustment for the tire. Our motorhome is in storage about 25 miles away, therefore, at this time we do not have the complete tire information, however the tread came off just as we have today seen pictures on tv of tires from accidents caused by the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #726649, filed 2000-08Electrical system: “We received a recall notice on our 1997 Ford rv for a wiring harness in sept. 2007. We called the authorized dealer immediately and was told the parts were on back order. We have still not received repairs. Five (5) months is ample time to correct this problem. In the meantime we are unable to use the cruise on an rv.”
NHTSA complaint #10217025, filed 2008-02, 50,000 milesEngine cooling: “On may 5th at a routine oil change the mechanic noticed a small amount (apx. 2 teaspoon) of antifreeze at the bottom of the oil pan. Previous to this the oil had been checked & the level & color was normal. Antifreeze level was normal. Driven 1 mile home to be checked out completely next day. When the vehicle was parked engine was normal & ok. 2.may 6, 2004: started engine - terrible clunking & knocking noise. White smoking out of tail pipe. Determined by Ford mechanic: rod was bent & the cylinder scored. The head was examined: head gasket & intake gasket normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073122, filed 2004-05, 48,523 milesVehicle speed control: “The contact owns a 1997 Ford Motor Home. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. He is dissatisfied that the replacement parts are not available. Ford stated that the parts would be ready in december of 2007, but the contact has yet to receive anything. There had been no failure to date. The recall number and engine size were unknown. The current mileage was 24,561.”
NHTSA complaint #10218621, filed 2008-02Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,523 and 50,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 Ford Motor Home in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1997 Ford Motor Home.
Other model years of the Ford Motor Home
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 20,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 10 | 40,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 22,158 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 26 | 21,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 26 | 24,981 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 7 | 30,100 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 13 | 49,262 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 11 | 63,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 7 | 14,400 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Motor Home model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1997 Ford Motor Home have?
NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 1997 Ford Motor Home as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Ford Motor Home is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 6 complaints (46% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1997 Ford Motor Home been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1997 Ford Motor Home reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,262 miles and the middle half falls between 48,523 and 50,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.