1997 FORD MOTOR HOME — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME
The 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Tirestreadbelt (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (2 complaints), and Tires (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tirestreadbelt | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. HE IS DISSATISFIED THAT THE REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. FORD STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE READY IN DECEMBER OF 2007, BUT THE CONTACT HAS YET TO RECEIVE ANYTHING. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24,561.
WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR 1997 FORD RV FOR A WIRING HARNESS IN SEPT. 2007. WE CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE "ON BACK ORDER." WE HAVE STILL NOT RECEIVED REPAIRS. FIVE (5) MONTHS IS AMPLE TIME TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IN THE MEANTIME WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE CRUISE ON AN RV. *TR
WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON OUR 1997 FORD RV FOR A WIRING HARNESS IN SEPT. 2007. WE CALLED THE AUTHORIZED DEALER IMMEDIATELY AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE "ON BACK ORDER." WE HAVE STILL NOT RECEIVED REPAIRS. FIVE (5) MONTHS IS AMPLE TIME TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IN THE MEANTIME WE ARE UNABLE TO USE THE CRUISE ON AN RV. *TR
ON MAY 5TH AT A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT (APX. 2 TEASPOON) OF ANTIFREEZE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN. PREVIOUS TO THIS THE OIL HAD BEEN CHECKED & THE LEVEL & COLOR WAS NORMAL. ANTIFREEZE LEVEL WAS NORMAL. DRIVEN 1 MILE HOME TO BE CHECKED OUT COMPLETELY NEXT DAY. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ENGINE WAS NORMAL & OK. 2.MAY 6, 2004: STARTED ENGINE - TERRIBLE CLUNKING & KNOCKING NOISE. WHITE SMOKING OUT OF TAIL PIPE. DETERMINED BY FORD MECHANIC: ROD WAS BENT & THE CYLINDER SCORED. THE HEAD WAS EXAMINED: HEAD GASKET & INTAKE GASKET NORMAL. NO CRACKS IN HEAD - IT WAS SENT OUT FOR INSPECTION; NO VISUAL OR NON-VISUAL CRACKS IN THE HEAD. MECHANICAL REASON COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. 3B. WE HAD TO HAVE A REMANUFACTURED ENGINE PUT IN. WE WERE UNABLE TO KEEP THE ENGINE. *NM
1997 FORD V-10. VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE WHICH STARTED UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED. *TT
Safety Rating for the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD MOTOR HOME
- 1993 FORD MOTOR HOME — 1 complaint
- 1994 FORD MOTOR HOME — 11 complaints
- 1995 FORD MOTOR HOME — 7 complaints
- 1996 FORD MOTOR HOME — 14 complaints
- 1997 FORD MOTOR HOME (current)
- 1998 FORD MOTOR HOME — 10 complaints
- 1999 FORD MOTOR HOME — 29 complaints
- 2000 FORD MOTOR HOME — 34 complaints
- 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME — 9 complaints
- 2002 FORD MOTOR HOME — 12 complaints
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