1997 Ford E-350 brakes problems

17 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 22%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
5
Foundation components
3
Foundation components: disc: rotor
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
1
Foundation components: drum
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Antilock: control unit/module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford E-350 brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Ford E-350 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Alleged brake hose failuresOpened October 1, 2002, closed January 9, 2003

Ford has received no owner reports of failure, other than the four odi reports that came from a single fleet in new york state.ford also reports that it has received no field reports and did not identify any warranty claims alleging the subject problem.ford estimates that the 86,910 subject vehicles (that have over 6 years exposure), have accumulated over six billion miles of service and that the virtual lack of reports indicates that there is no defect trend.based on ford's data, a safety related defect trend does not appear to exist at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action on the subject vehicles if warranted by the circumstances.odi will continue to monitor field reports for this problem and take appropriate action in the future if indicated.

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What 1997 Ford E-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 2, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · LA

Air bag light came on and brake light came on

Filed Jul 5, 2009 · Brakes · 23,150 miles · OR

Abs failure when driven for more than 15 miles.

Filed Jan 5, 2003 · Brakes · 98,979 miles · CA

1997 ford super club wagon xlt (e350) ABS system engages inappropriately causing total lack of braking power. The ABS control unit does not record an error code so my mechanic cannot find a cause. I have had to remove the ABS fuse in order to have trustworthy brakes.

Filed Nov 15, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · WI

Van shakes rattles, while in operation. Loud sound while in operation. Rear end has been thus far diagnosed as problem. The ABS brakes are also mal functioning. Pedal goes down to floor and brakes are not engaging properly

Filed Jun 25, 1999 · Brakes · PA

Brake system failure resulted in the consumer feeling vibrations when applying the brakes. Nlm

Filed May 14, 1999 · Brakes · WI

When putting the vehicle into reverse and applying brakes,, the brakes went straight to the floorboard,and consumer had to pump the brakes until vehicle slowed down and came to a complete stop.

Filed Mar 30, 1999 · Brakes · WV

Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing and cracking, causing loss control, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

Filed Mar 26, 1999 · Brakes · MO

When applying brakes entire front end vibrates. Also, dealer replaced rotord at least five times. After rotors replacement vibration stopped for a shirt period, and then started again.

Filed Jan 12, 1999 · Brakes · WY

When applying the ABS brakes, pedal travels almost to the floor, causing extended stopping distance..

Filed Jan 12, 1999 · Brakes · WY

When appyling the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown.

Questions about the 1997 Ford E-350 brakes

Does the 1997 Ford E-350 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Ford E-350, 22% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Ford E-350 brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford E-350 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford E-350 have bad brakes?

The Ford E-350 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (34 complaints), 1996 (19 complaints) and 1997 (17 complaints).