Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / Econoline / 1997
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007124042 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford econoline. the contact received two safety recall notices for the vehicle speed control. when he took his vehicle to
006074360 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle a loud clanging noise was heard. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined a
998257271 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a clanking noise coming from the steering wheel. when the noise was heard, it became very hard to
003240123 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Vehicle's roof separated from chassis while traveling at 40 mph. *mr while driving 40 mph the van's roof separated from the chassis and fell onto the
0000206663 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 The insurance company advised the church to remove the rear seat of the van or pay a higher premium. the representative of the church requested
999198038 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer stated that when applying the anti lock brakes at 40 mph the brakes will lock up causing the consumer to have a vehicle rollover. dealer
999191624 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Company owns 23 vans. 14 of them are ford econolines. almost all of them have the same problem with the defroster which costs abour $600.00 to fix.
999191623 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Company owns 23 vans. 14 of them are ford econolines. almost all of them have the same problem with the defroster which costs abour $600.00 to fix.
0000191223 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 BUTTONED CUFF LONG SLEVED SHIRT TENDS TO GRAB DOOR HANDLE AND OPEN DOOR WHEN WINDOW CRANK IS TTURNED COUNTER CLOCKWISE OR CLOCKWISE.
002172129 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer states that while driving at 20 mph or over there was a knocking sound that was coming from the engine and after contacting the dealer the
002168298 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Front engine timing cover is leaking coolant. heater was not working, causing consumer to have it inspected. coolant is leaking into engine, and
0000161562 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 When putting seat belt on it is not close to body, and seat belt is loose. if consumer leans forward seat belt will not catch, and belt does not
000143042 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 FUEL LINES LEAK OVER HEATSHIELD ONTO MANIFOLD. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
000131391 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Was driving vehicle when another vehicle stopped short suddenly. applied brakes (abs) & brakes failed. rearended other vehicles. took vehicle to
999121961 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 This is the second time that consumer had to replace brakes pad & rotors. brakes were making a grinding noise and there was no warning when
0000115220 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 WHILE USING DEFROSTER TO CLEAR WINDOWS HEATER FANS DO NOT RUN. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
998111663 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Vehicle loses of power in cold weather. also, driver's seat belt fails to retract properly after using it. has to pull it back and forth to get it to
998111662 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Vehicle loses of power in cold weather. also, driver's seat belt fails to retract properly after using it. has to pull it back and forth to get it to
998109063 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While making a turn the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. also, there is a
998109062 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While making a turn the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. also, there is a
000107984 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While making a turn at low speeds and applying the brakes in icy conditions , rear brakes became inoperable, resulting in a minor collision.
001069524 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 HEATER FLAP BROKE WHICH THEN DIDN'T ALLOW THE DEFROSTER TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS - NO HEAT WAS APPLIED THROUGHOUT THE VAN.*AK
001064143 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Contact person for report is ernest chambers, 512-454-1201,email ecmac62256@aol.com. this the second tread separation within the past 6 month that
000063317 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Tire de-laminated and then blew out. no object hit with tire. inflation verified at 80psi.*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size:
999013950 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE (P255/70 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
0000008677 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 CONSUMER BF GOODRICH TIRES (P255/70R15) ARE SPLITTING AND CRACKING. NLM
0000008675 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 VEHICLE WILL NOT STEER AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE. NLM
998000340 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF TWO PASSENGERS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT :JAMES ENDICOTT)NLM
999154435 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Ongoing problem with dimmer switches going out, and causing ambulance to be without headlights while on service calls; this can cause vehicle
998153734 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Brake pedal needs to be pressed hard to bring vehicle to a stop. this results in extended stopping distance. dealer notified on three occasions, and
999151271 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 When turning corners or going into a driveway, the front end of the van crunches and it feels like it is going to fall out. the ball joints were
999140561 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
999140560 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
999140559 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
999140558 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
999140557 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
998134270 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Left side brake shoe wore through the rotor, and the right side was not damaged. no brake warning light came on when brakes were applied. a loud
998133241 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN FRONT END ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
997129939 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Seat belts do not tighten up on driver. a lot of slack in the belts. has to hand feed them inorder for them to tighten. dealer replaced the belts,
997127442 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Belt buckle too long & can not lock properly. buckle stock comes to middle of driver's stomach. this causes shoulder belt to pull lap belt over
998127105 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving vehicle at 55 mph with cruise control engaged. all of a sudden heard a loud popping noise and the vehicle was filled with dark
997126089 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Was coming to a stop brake pedal went to floor. no brakes. was towed to service station. mechanic said abs brakes were not working. towed to
997123345 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Going about 45-50mph when brakes locked up going down hill after being applied. took to dealer & applied brakes which started smoking. mechanic
997122696 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Whenever abs brakes are applied, either on dry/damp pavement, vehicle would not slow down. it would suddenly pick up speed. happens at low speed (
996112728 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 When driving and applying brakes to stop, the steering wheel shakes and car wanders. vehicle has been for repair five times and the problem still
999093597 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS FROM PARKED POSITION. IT SEEMED TO POP OUT OF GEAR.
998073902 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED. YH
998073901 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 HEATER CORE FAILED. YH
998057061 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 ANTI LOCK BRAKES EXPERIENCED CONTINUED FAILURES, ONE INCIDENT RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
998057060 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 STEERING LOCKS UP ON OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE OT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
998057059 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 STEERING LOCKS UP ON OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE OT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
997054039 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 I have lost 3 tires to tread separation one at 4000 miles and the others at about 12000 miles. i have had to replace 2 others due abnormal tread wear
998051388 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 SEAT TRIM FALLING APART CAUSING SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO COME OFF.
0000048887 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 DRIVER'S SEAT LOOSE.
0000048184 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 CONTINUALLY FAILURE OF THE REAR BRAKES.
997046447 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 DEFECTIVE ENGINE PISTONS.
998043038 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 HEATER STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28 DEGREES.
998039865 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 HEATER FAILED WHEN TEMPERATURE WAS 28 DEGREES F, WINDSHIELD FROZE UP AND DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE.
003214440 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 1997 ford econoline e-150 van. spare tire stored underneath body of van, suspended by thin metallic cable. cable snapped, allowing tire and two metal
003213958 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 1997 ford econoline e-150 van. spare tire stored underneath body of van, suspended by thin metallic cable. cable snapped, allowing tire and two metal
003213287 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL DUE TO A FUEL TANK CRACK *NLM
003212805 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL DUE TO A FUEL TANK CRACK *NLM
0000207142 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 The insurance company advised the church to remove the rear seat of the van or pay a higher premium. the representative of the church requested
999198507 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer stated that when applying the anti lock brakes at 40 mph the brakes will lock up causing the consumer to have a vehicle rollover. dealer
003196326 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 STEERING CONTROL ARM SNAP.
003195861 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 STEERING CONTROL ARM SNAP.
999191640 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Company owns 23 vans. 14 of them are ford econolines. almost all of them have the same problem with the defroster which costs abour $600.00 to fix.
999191639 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Company owns 23 vans. 14 of them are ford econolines. almost all of them have the same problem with the defroster which costs abour $600.00 to fix.
002172139 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer states that while driving at 20 mph or over there was a knocking sound that was coming from the engine and after contacting the dealer the
002168308 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Front engine timing cover is leaking coolant. heater was not working, causing consumer to have it inspected. coolant is leaking into engine, and
002168307 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Front engine timing cover is leaking coolant. heater was not working, causing consumer to have it inspected. coolant is leaking into engine, and
002168297 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Front engine timing cover is leaking coolant. heater was not working, causing consumer to have it inspected. coolant is leaking into engine, and
001153177 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While driving about 60 mph right front tire had a sudden tread separation , but tire never went flat. consumer had eperienced a tread separation on
001153170 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While driving about 60 mph right front tire had a sudden tread separation , but tire never went flat. consumer had eperienced a tread separation on
000143049 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 FUEL LINES LEAK OVER HEATSHIELD ONTO MANIFOLD. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK
001137323 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR DUAL FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL SEPARATION, P225/75R15, DOT VD111XE207. *SLC
001137316 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 WHILE DRIVING, RIGHT REAR DUAL FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRE EXPERIENCED SIDEWALL SEPARATION, P225/75R15, DOT VD111XE207. *SLC
000125617 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 CONSUMER PUT KEY IN IGNITION AND IT WILL NOT TURN IN ANY KIND OF WAY.*AK
999121968 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 This is the second time that consumer had to replace brakes pad & rotors. brakes were making a grinding noise and there was no warning when
998111670 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Vehicle loses of power in cold weather. also, driver's seat belt fails to retract properly after using it. has to pull it back and forth to get it to
998111669 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Vehicle loses of power in cold weather. also, driver's seat belt fails to retract properly after using it. has to pull it back and forth to get it to
998109070 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While making a turn the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. also, there is a
998109069 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While making a turn the vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. also, there is a
000107991 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 While making a turn at low speeds and applying the brakes in icy conditions , rear brakes became inoperable, resulting in a minor collision.
001080975 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Original tires. tire #1 (size: lt225/75r16, dot: vd1l1xd267) had side separation at 9,785 miles..tire #2 (size: lt225/75r16, dot: vd1l1xd247) had
001080968 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Original tires. tire #1 (size: lt225/75r16, dot: vd1l1xd267) had side separation at 9,785 miles..tire #2 (size: lt225/75r16, dot: vd1l1xd247) had
001078186 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 On april 12,2001 i experienced a loss of power and missing in the engine. took the van to gulf coast ford in crystal river ,fl . they ran a
000063322 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Tire de-laminated and then blew out. no object hit with tire. inflation verified at 80psi.*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size:
000054012 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Incident happened on interstate highway. tread separated completely from tire and was thrown, but tire did not deflate. vehicle was safely stopped
000054008 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Firestone lt225/75r16 (load range e) tire tread failure at highway speed on the right rear (dual) of a ford class "c" 30 ft motorhome. all tread
000054006 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Incident happened on interstate highway. tread separated completely from tire and was thrown, but tire did not deflate. vehicle was safely stopped
0000017421 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 THE SEAT BELTS IN THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS DO NOT RETRACT ADEQUATELY ENOUGH TO REMOVE ANY SLACK ACROSS THE CHEST AND SHOULDER AREA.*YH
999013954 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE (P255/70 R15) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
000004865 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL STUD SHEARED OFF CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
998000344 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF TWO PASSENGERS. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT :JAMES ENDICOTT)NLM
999154455 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Ongoing problem with dimmer switches going out, and causing ambulance to be without headlights while on service calls; this can cause vehicle
998153754 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Brake pedal needs to be pressed hard to bring vehicle to a stop. this results in extended stopping distance. dealer notified on three occasions, and
999141838 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 WHILE DRIVING ENGINE: PULLEY SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
999140578 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
999140579 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
999140577 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
999140576 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Consumer was driving approximately 4-5 mph, made a u-turn and pressed hand brake and van accelerated to high speed, consumer rearended vehicle in
998133258 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN FRONT END ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
998131354 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Was traveling approximately 25mph when another vehicle suddenly rearended econoline 250. the driver's & passenger's seat belts failed to restrain
998131337 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Was traveling approximately 25mph when another vehicle suddenly rearended econoline 250. the driver's & passenger's seat belts failed to restrain
997129956 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Seat belts do not tighten up on driver. a lot of slack in the belts. has to hand feed them inorder for them to tighten. dealer replaced the belts,
997127459 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Belt buckle too long & can not lock properly. buckle stock comes to middle of driver's stomach. this causes shoulder belt to pull lap belt over
997126106 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Was coming to a stop brake pedal went to floor. no brakes. was towed to service station. mechanic said abs brakes were not working. towed to
997126090 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Was coming to a stop brake pedal went to floor. no brakes. was towed to service station. mechanic said abs brakes were not working. towed to
997123361 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Going about 45-50mph when brakes locked up going down hill after being applied. took to dealer & applied brakes which started smoking. mechanic
997122712 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Whenever abs brakes are applied, either on dry/damp pavement, vehicle would not slow down. it would suddenly pick up speed. happens at low speed (
997114487 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 The secondary air condtioner fan located in the back of the conversion van had a electrical problem and caused a fire. not sure what caused the fire
0000113763 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHAKES. THE DISC HBRAKES AVE BEEN CHANGED 2 TIMES. *AK
0000113751 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE VEHICLE SHAKES. THE DISC HBRAKES AVE BEEN CHANGED 2 TIMES. *AK
996112740 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 When driving and applying brakes to stop, the steering wheel shakes and car wanders. vehicle has been for repair five times and the problem still
999094580 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Since we've had the van. the brakes have given us problems, and the dealer worked on the vehicle multiple times. it is evident that they had no clue
999094569 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Since we've had the van. the brakes have given us problems, and the dealer worked on the vehicle multiple times. it is evident that they had no clue
999094568 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 Since we've had the van. the brakes have given us problems, and the dealer worked on the vehicle multiple times. it is evident that they had no clue
998084960 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 The anti-lock brakes do not function properly. i noted the fist occurrence only, there have been 4 addional occurrences of the same problem. the
998084950 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 The anti-lock brakes do not function properly. i noted the fist occurrence only, there have been 4 addional occurrences of the same problem. the
998084951 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 The anti-lock brakes do not function properly. i noted the fist occurrence only, there have been 4 addional occurrences of the same problem. the
998073909 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 HEATER CORE FAILED. YH
0000057164 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 I was travelling on hwy.401 near welcome, ontario at aprox. 100 km/h when i heard a lound bang. i saw large pieces of tire tread flying out the rear
998057067 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 STEERING LOCKS UP ON OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE OT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
998057068 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 ANTI LOCK BRAKES EXPERIENCED CONTINUED FAILURES, ONE INCIDENT RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
998057069 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 STEERING LOCKS UP ON OCCASIONS DUE TO FAILURE OT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY.
998051396 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 SEAT TRIM FALLING APART CAUSING SEAT BELT BUCKLE TO COME OFF.
998051389 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 SEAT DESIGN IS TOO HIGH FOR CONSUMER TO REACH FLOOR.
0000048893 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 DRIVER'S SEAT LOOSE.
0000048894 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 ENGINE STALLING.
0000048895 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 LOCKS/SECURITY FAILED.
0000048896 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 FRONT END ALIGNMENT OFF SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING WEAR TO TIRES.
0000048885 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 LOCKS/SECURITY FAILED.
0000048886 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 ENGINE STALLING.
0000048888 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 BRAKES LOCKED UP ON TWO OCCASIONS.
0000048884 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 FRONT END ALIGNMENT OFF SEVERAL TIMES CAUSING WEAR TO TIRES.
997046455 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 DEFECTIVE ENGINE PISTONS.
998042594 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 HEATER FAILED DURING FREEZING TEMPARTURES ALLOWING WINDSHILD TO FREEZE OVER OBSTRUCTING VISIBILITY.
0000041580 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 This vehicle has had multiple brake failures. before the warranty ran out at 36k, the dealer replaced the front brakes two times. since then i have
0000024179 FORD ECONOLINE 1997 OTHER: PASSENGER'S AIR BAG CANNOT BE DISARMED. *AK

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