1997 FORD E-350 PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Tire blowouts/blow-off:

  • Left rear tire blew out causing vehicle to rollover
    
  • Vehicle experienced tread separation on left side tire
    
  • Tire tread came off on rear right tire without warning
    
  • Multiple tire tread separations and blowouts occurring at highway speeds
    

• 2. Engine problems:

  • V-10 engine van blew out spark plug leading to loss of power
    
  • Engine replaced due to coolant leaking into cylinder
    
  • Head failure and spark plug blowout causing fire and potential explosion
    

• 3. Brake issues:

  • ABS system engages inappropriately causing brake failure
    
  • Brakes become warm, vibrating and losing power after long drives
    
  • Loss of braking when brakes are applied, steering wheel pulls hard
    
  • Brake rotors wearing and cracking prematurely
    

• 4. Airbag deployment:

  • Airbag deployment while vehicle is parked causing damage and potential injury
    

• 5. Transmission issues:

  • Transmission shifting into 2nd gear while driving at high speeds causing engine to race
    

• 6. Body/Chassis problems:

  • Mounting of truck body to chassis failure leading to separation
    
  • Inferior design of box body mounting mechanism causing body separation
    

• 7. Electrical issues:

  • Faulty electrical cable shorting out leading to fire
    
  • Vehicle catching fire with no apparent cause, possibly due to electrical issues
    

• 8. Miscellaneous problems:

  • Cruise control issues causing loss of control
    
  • Power loss, stalling when driving
    
  • Steering wheel jerking out of hands causing loss of control
    
  • Throttle stuck causing acceleration
    
  • Right interior side wall of tire blew out causing damage