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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 2
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Econoline engine problems

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1997 Ford Econoline Owner Comments

problem #6

May 012008

(reported on)

Econoline 8-cyl

  • miles

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

1997 Ford Econoline with speed control recall. Consumer states that the dealer did not have any parts in September. He states that they still had no parts in December. As of April they still have no parts to repair this problem.

- Merkel, TX, USA

problem #5

Apr 102008

Econoline 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in September of 2007. He has been informed every month thereafter that the part would be available the following month. He spoke with the dealer in April of 2008 and was informed to check back in May. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 46,000.

- Paris, CA, USA

problem #4

Aug 242007

Econoline 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Econoline. The contact received a recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The switch was disconnected. The dealer stated that they had not received any parts; however, the manufacturer stated that they have sent some parts to all of the dealers. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current approximate mileage was 123,000.

- Shelbyville , TN, USA

problem #3

Aug 072007

Econoline 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

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 Ford on August 28, 2007, he was informed that the parts would be unavailable until November. He then received another notice on October 9, 2007, stating that because of unforeseen part shortages, the vehicle would not be repaired until November or later. However, the contact was informed that the speed control switch could be disconnected. He wants the switch repaired, not disconnected. The current mileage is 84,747. Updated 12/12/07

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 041998

Econoline

  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in the death of two passengers. (attorney for client :james endicott)nlm

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #1

Apr 081999

Econoline

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 front. Also, had to replace master cylinder/ heater core/premature worn out tires, and starter.

- New Berlin, WI, USA

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