1997 Ford E-450 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Ford E-450 recalls

Most common 1997 Ford E-450 problems

Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	10
Tires	7
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2011-07-13, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD E-450. THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER CONTROL SWITCH FAILED TO FUNCTION; THEREFORE, ONLY COLD AIR EMITS FROM THE HEATER SYSTEM. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE FAILURE DESCRIBED IN A MANUFACTURES RECALL . THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

2004-04-06, Tires
THE 1997 TIRES WITH 18,000 MILES ON THEM HAVE LARGE CRACKS AROUND THE ENTIRE SIDEWALL OF ALL 6 TIRES (MOTORHOME). NOW AFRAID TO DRIVE BECAUSE OF ALL THE FIRESTONE RE-CALLS. WAS WONDERING IF THESE TIRES HAD A RE-CALL (FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S, LT225/75R16 M/S). NO "INCIDENT" AS OF YET... *LA

2002-07-31, Tires
TREAD SEPARATION, WOULD AVE CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF TIRE HAD BEEN LOCATED ON FRONT WHEEL. *AK

2001-09-14, Tires
HAD 2 BLOWOUTS.1AT 22000MI AND 1 AT 26000.THREW ALL THE TREAD ON THE 1ST ONE TIRE COOL TO TOUCH AND OUTSIDE TEMP 58DEG.LOOKS LIKE TREAD HAD NEVER BEEN GLUED ON TO CARCUS.THE 2ND TIRE BLEW AT 55MPH OUTSIDE TEMP56DEG.LOOKED AS IF PART OF THE TREAD WAS GLUED.I KNOW OF 2 OTHER CLASS C MOTORHOMES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM.BETWEEN THE 3 MH WE HAVE HAD 7 BLOWOUTS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L 1XD TIRESIZE: 225/75/16)

2001-08-21, Tires
BOTH RIGHT REAR DUALS BLEW OUT. REPLACED ALL 6 TIRES FOR FAMILY SAFETY. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)

1997 Ford E-450 questions

Does the 1997 Ford E-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1997 Ford E-450: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford E-450?

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (10), Tires (7), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Ford E-450 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.