This is the exact same situation others have experienced on the federal safety agency recall campaign number 01v114000 relating to cracks/leaks to the 'mid ship' style fuel tank. My van is a 1997 e-150 conversion van. Unfortunately, I am in the same situation as many others in the fact that ford motor company does not acknowledge my particular VIN number is affected in this recall. There have been a number of other incidents reported with vehicles mysteriously catching on fire for unknown reasons. Very disturbing that a manufacturer would not agree to replace a leaking/damaged fuel tank.
1997 Ford E-150: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 102 complaints about the 1997 Ford E-150 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
While driving my vehicle caught on fire in the rear end of the vehicle. We pulled over and immediately got the children out of the car. Less than a minute later, the entire vehicle was blazing.
Purchased used 1997 ford 150 in early 2005. Drove truck to work in september 2007. Smoke engulfed cab. Truck caught fire and burnt to ground. The truck was a total loss along with construction equipment. Liability insurance did not cover expense. Still paying for a truck that I do not have. Police report was filed. Never received recall notice until after truck caught fire.
1997 ford f150 caught on fire will it was parked at my sons work.
My van has been in the shop 3 times and they tell me I need to clean the injectors. Well it has been starting sluggish from day one. Today it will not start. Same symptoms as everybody else. Weak battery and smoke still will not start. I'm afraid to drive it again. I think it's going to catch on fire.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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Questions about the 1997 Ford E-150 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1997 Ford E-150?
5 of 102 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford E-150 (5%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford E-150?
There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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