Abs failure when driven for more than 15 miles.
1997 Ford E-350: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 78 complaints about the 1997 Ford E-350 describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
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.
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
When appyling the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown.
When applying the ABS brakes, pedal travels almost to the floor, causing extended stopping distance..
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes
- Some cut-away vehicles may exhibit anti-skid brake system diagnostic trouble code C1229, C1230 and C1237
- Some vehicles may exhibit brake rotor checking or signs of excessive heat build-up
- Experiencing vibration during light brake applications at highway speeds
- If an E350 requires rotor and hub replacement, a revised thicker plate rotor is now available
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Ford E-350 abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1997 Ford E-350?
6 of 78 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford E-350 (8%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford E-350?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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