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Ford E-150 1997 Equipment Problems

3 distinct owners reported a equipment problem on the 1997 Ford E-150 - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V562000Reported November 26, 2004 - 1,660 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 1,660 vehicles across all affected models.

10V271000Reported June 15, 2010 - 13 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2010. The campaign covers an estimated 13 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System24Engine22Brakes19Tires8Electrical System8Suspension7
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.