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Ford E-150 1997 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

24 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1997 Ford E-150 - 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V114000Reported April 5, 2001 - 151,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 5, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 151,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine22Brakes19Tires8Electrical System8Suspension7Steering6
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 November 1, 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.