1997 Ford Motor Home Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,523miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Ford Motor Home, 15% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,523 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 milesEngine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Ford Motor Home
6 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Motor Home
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.
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