1997 Ford E-250: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
98,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data updated: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 24 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Suspension:Front | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 3; Tires:Tread/Belt: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Suspension:Front: 2; Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control: 2; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 16 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
1998: 2; 1999: 2; 2000: 3; 2001: 5; 2002: 1; 2003: 3; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2008: 2; 2009: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10020660 · 2003-05-28 (May 28, 2003)
STEERING BOX FAILURE. SET SCREW ON RACE NUT BACKED OUT CAUSING GEAR RACE NUT TO COMPLETELY BACK OUT CAUSING GEAR INPUT SHAFT TO MOVE AND BIND ON GEAR VALVE HOUSING. THIS CAUSED MY STEERING TO LOCK UP TO THE RIGHT AND FORCE ME OFF THE FREEWAY AT 45 MPH.
Owner-reported narrative. 81,070 miles reported. Look up ODI 10020660 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10022711 · 2003-08-15 (August 15, 2003)
THE BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WORE OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. DRIVER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM EVERY 5000 MILES. THE CAUSE WAS LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALONG WITH THE FRONT RIM AND THE ROTORS. *PH *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10022711 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051374 · 2003-12-30 (December 30, 2003)
BLOWN SPARK PLUG RIGHT OUT OF THE HEAD, TOOK THE THREADS WITH IT COSTING OVER $3000.00 FORD WILL NOT EXCEPT RESPONSABILITY FOR THERE NEGLIGENCE IN THERE MACHINE SHOP CAN YOU HELP?
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051374 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056190 · 2004-01-30 (January 30, 2004)
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE, ENGINE SPED UP, LOSS OF BRAKES
Owner-reported narrative. 134,511 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056190 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108332 · 2005-01-31 (January 31, 2005)
HEATER TEMP CONTROL FAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 35,975 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108332 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10115614 · 2005-03-30 (March 30, 2005)
FORD ECONOLINE ( 25V) 1997, ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE DRIVING. *BF PRIOR TO THE FIRE THE CONSUMER HAD OTHER WORK PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED, THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WAS ON AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. THE CONSUMER WANTED TO KNOW IF THE FIRE HAD ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH THAT ARE IN FORD VEHICLE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10115614 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150288 · 2006-02-14 (February 14, 2006)
SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM CYLINDER HEAD AND REPEATEDLY STRUCK PRESSURIZED FUEL RAIL. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10150288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10216762 · 2008-02-02 (February 2, 2008)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SERVICE TO REMEDY THE CRUISE CONTROL RECALL SPECIFIED IN ODI ID NUMBER : 10056190. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIPS IN ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA & BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA MONTHLY SINCE I WAS ADVISED OF THE RECALL AUGUST, 2007. EACH TIME I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE REPAIR KIT IS UNAVAILABLE FROM FORD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10216762 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V336000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2007-08-03 (August 3, 2007)
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V051000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
Reported: 2008-02-04 (February 4, 2008)
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
NHTSA campaign record ↗09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 2009-10-13 (October 13, 2009)
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
NHTSA campaign record ↗Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
24 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 111.1%ODI 105651312010 FORD E250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE TIRES RECALL NOTICE. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON MARCH 15, 2013, SHE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH ONE OF THE TIRES. AN INSPECTION REVEALED A BULGE ON THE SIDEWALL. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THE TIRES DID NOT MEET THE OEM SPECIFICATIONS. ALL OF THE TIRES WERE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 862.94. UPON RECEIPT OF THE RECALL, THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE SPARE TIRE ON THE VAN, AND DISCOVERED IT WAS ONE OF THE RECA… | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 112.5%ODI 10617968 · 38,000 miVEHICLE HAD FOUR NEW TIRES ALL OF SAME BRAND AND SIZE ONE OF THE TIRES HAD A BLOW OUT, REPLACED THE TIRE WITH NEW TIRE OF SAME BRAND AND SIZE. ONE WEEK LATER ANOTHER TIRE STARTED VIBRATING SO WE TOOK IT IN AND THEY CHECKED IT AND FOUND THE TREAD IS SEPARATING FROM THE CARCASS. I HAD THEM PULL ALL FOUR TIRES AND REPLACE WITH NEW TIRES OF DIFFERENT BRAND. I KEPT THE FOUR TIRES AND CHECKED FOR ANY RECALLS. THIS PARTICULAR TIRE DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL YET BUT ANOTHER SIMILAR DOES. THE TIRES WE HAVE ARE THE HANKOOK DYNAPRO AS LT245/75R16 THE TIRE THE… | 218.2%ODI 10616333 · 11,000 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD E-250 EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK TIRES, TIRE LINE: DYNAPRO AS, TIRE SIZE: LT245/75R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGERS SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE ON BOTH THE VEHICLE AND THE TIRES WAS 11,000. UPDATED 9/4/14*CN THE COMSUMER STATED THE TIRE LOOKS AS IF IT CONTAINS DRY ROT. UPDATED 12/18/2014 *JS | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 11440788The contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: 245/75/16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while he was inspecting the rear tires, he noticed that the tires were cracked with tread separation. The contact called a tire shop and the tires were replaced with another brand of tires. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 10,000. The vehicle failure mileage was not provided. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 222.2%ODI 10519816 · 67,854 miBRAKES LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE NOR SLOW THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN CRASH. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 225.0%ODI 10630825 · 50,000 miHAD 1ST EXHAUST HEAT SENSOR GO OUT LAST YEAR APPROX. 50,000 MILES. SECOND ONE ON 8/15/14 APPROX. 110,000 MILES THIRD ONE ON 9/1/14 APPROX. 113,000 MILES ALL THREE TIMES LEFT ME STRANDED ON BUSY INTERSTATE HI-WAY. HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY SO COVERED FOR PARTS AND LABOR LESS THE 100.00 DEDUCTIBLE. BUT WITH OUT MY TRUCK FOR 2 TO 3 DAYS EACH TIME OVER A 40.00 PART. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine | 150.0%ODI 11513410 · 95,484 miThe contact owns a 2009 Ford E-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced and was informed that the catalytic converters and an unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,484. | 111.1%ODI 11021315 · 95,000 miSPARK PLUG WAS PUSHED OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD BY CYLINDER COMPRESSION RESULTING IN POWER LOSS AND FIRE CONCERN. THESE ARE FACTORY INSTALLED SPARK PLUGS AND HAVE NEVER BEEN SERVICED. THE CONDITION OCCURRED AFTER A 200 MILE TRIP. THIS VEHICLE HAS 95K MILES AND HAS BEEN ROUTINELY SERVICED. | 233.3%ODI 10621472 · 36,606 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UREA PUMP WAS CONTAMINATED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,606. JCC | 112.5%ODI 10693668 · 49,000 miVEHICLE WARNING SYSTEM INDICATED TO SAFELY STOP TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. TRUCK WOULD NOT RESTART. TRUCK WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP (~60 MILES). FORD REPLACED ONE OF THE EXHAUST GAS SENSORS UNDER WARRANTY. DEALERSHIP PERSONNEL INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM AND IT WOULD PROBABLY HAPPEN AGAIN. MARCH OF 2015 SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES, VEHICLE WARNING SYSTEMS INDICATED TO SAFELY STOP TRUCK IMMEDIATELY. TRUCK CONTINUED RUNNING AND DROVE THE 80 MILES BACK TO DEALERSHIP. MILEAGE AT THE DATE OF THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS ~54,500. A DIFFERENT EXH… | 19.1%ODI 11507184The vehicle Blew a spark plug while driving. It took place right as I attempted to accelerate up to highway speed of 50 MPH. When I had it checked the mechanic said the number 3 plug was blown out and I had a busted injector. Vehicle mileage is 164k. The repair was over $1100.00 with none being covered under my full coverage insurance policy. I need to let others know what to expect from their Ford vehicle... Found out that this is a frequent problem with Ford Engines 5.4 Liter V-8.. | 342.9%ODI 11151284 · 123,500 miNUMBER 2 SPARK BELOW OUT OF THE MOTOR,WHEN DRIVING | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 150.0%ODI 10311835 · 287 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY AND IT IS USED OCCASIONALLY. ON JANUARY 29TH THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE. SHE STATES AFTER THE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE MOTOR WAS LEFT RUNNING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATES THE GENTLEMEN IN THE VEHICLE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT IT BEGAN TO PICK UP SPEED. SHE STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BACKING UP THERE WERE NO LIGHTS INDICATING THE VEHICLE WAS BACKING UP. SHE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS … | 222.2%ODI 10378797TL*THE DRIVER OWNS A 2010 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THE PEDAL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE THEN SURGED FORWARD UNTIL IT CRASHED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 19.1%ODI 11452199 · 53,200 miThe contact owns a 2013 Ford E-250. The contact stated that while driving at a very low rate of speed while approaching a stoplight the driver depressed the brake pedal to stop and the vehicle erroneously accelerated forward and crashed into the rear of a second vehicle. During the incident, no injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 53,200. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Too few reports for a range | 100,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10051374 · 100,000 miBLOWN SPARK PLUG RIGHT OUT OF THE HEAD, TOOK THE THREADS WITH IT COSTING OVER $3000.00 FORD WILL NOT EXCEPT RESPONSABILITY FOR THERE NEGLIGENCE IN THERE MACHINE SHOP CAN YOU HELP? |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | Too few reports for a range | 15,000 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10022711 · 15,000 miTHE BALL JOINTS AND TIRES WORE OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. DRIVER NOTICED THIS PROBLEM EVERY 5000 MILES. THE CAUSE WAS LACK OF LUBRICATION. *AK BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ALONG WITH THE FRONT RIM AND THE ROTORS. *PH *JB |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | Too few reports for a range | 123,500 mi | 2 (sparse) | ODI 10150288 · 150,000 miSPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM CYLINDER HEAD AND REPEATEDLY STRUCK PRESSURIZED FUEL RAIL. *JB ODI 10260335 · 97,000 miSPARK PLUG EJECTION. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | Too few reports for a range | 134,511 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10056190 · 134,511 miCRUISE CONTROL FAILURE, ENGINE SPED UP, LOSS OF BRAKES |
| Electrical System | Too few reports for a range | 236,092 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10732449 · 236,092 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E-250. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FAN SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE FAN SPEED MELTED AND BURNED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PULLED THE COVER FOR THE DASHBOARD, AND REMOVED THE WIRES THAT WERE CONNECTED TO THE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE BURNED WIRES SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 236,092. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2022: 0 complaints · 2023: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | Tires:Tread/Belt | Engine And Engine Cooling | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Suspension:Front | Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | Electrical System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension:Front | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| Electrical System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.