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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Ford Econoline engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Ford Econoline Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 301998

Econoline

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 retract. Dealer notified.

- Hauppauge, NY, USA

problem #3

Jun 011998

Econoline

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 vibration which may cause more wear and tear on the tire.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #2

Jul 061998

Econoline

  • miles
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 smoke. Consumer pulled vehicle over to the side when it became engulfed in flames. Emergency vehicle arrived on location and put the fire out. Vehicle was totaled, and is being inspected for cause. Condition is unknown at this time.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #1

Apr 011998

(reported on)

Econoline

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalling.

- Marietta, GA, USA

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