Component Record

Ford E-150 1997 Vehicle Speed Control Problems

5 distinct owners reported a vehicle speed control problem on the 1997 Ford E-150 - 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage5 complaints

5 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

07V336000Reported August 3, 2007 - 3,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 3,600,000 vehicles across all affected models.

08V051000Reported February 4, 2008 - 225,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2008. The campaign covers an estimated 225,000 vehicles across all affected models.

09V399000Reported October 13, 2009 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System24 Engine22 Brakes19 Tires8 Electrical System8 Suspension7

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.