1997 FORD E-150 Electrical System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1997 FORD E-150

4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD E-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10509987 | Fire
THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PARKED FOR ABOUT 1 HOUR WHEN AN EXPLOSION INCURRED WHICH RESULTED IN THE TRUCK BURNING UP. THE MOTOR AREA, FRONT WHEELS AND COMPLETED CAB WERE DESTROYED. GAS TANK DID NOT BLOW UP. *TR
#10465105 |
WHILE TRAVELING ON VACATION 600 MILES FROM HOME I EXPERIENCED A WELL KNOWN FAILURE TO FORD TRITON ENGINE OWNERS KNOWN AS A SPARK PLUG EJECTION FAILURE. I WAS TRAVELING @ 65 MPH AND UP TO THE FAILURE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING NORMAL THERE WERE NO ABNORMAL SOUNDS. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE IT SOUNDED AS IF THE EXHAUST OR THE INTAKE WAS COMING APART. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND REMOVED THE DOGHOUSE AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE TO DISCOVER THE RIGHT BANK AND 2ND CYLINDER FROM THE REAR HAD EJECTED THE SPARK PLUG AND DESTROYED THE IGNITION COIL. I UNPLUGGED THE IGNITION COIL AND THE POWER CABLE FROM THE FUEL INJECTOR FROM THAT CYLINDER AND NURSED THE VAN TO A FRIENDS HOUSE 40 MILES AWAY WHICH TOOK OVER 3 HOURS. I CALLED SEVERAL FORD DEALERS TO EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AND THEY FINISHED THE...
#10183415 |
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. *JB
#10126801 |
DT: CONTACT STATES BECAUSE OF HIS DISABILITY THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO PUT INTO GEAR, ALSO IT IS HARD TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER.*AK *JB

Other 1997 FORD E-150 Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint
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