1997 Ford E-450 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (10) · Tires:tread/Belt (4) · Tires (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford E-450 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2005-01-01 · 05248 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt
Power Train 2005-01-01 · 18382 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fluid leaking from the vent on the transmission mounted parking brake assembly. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2001-06-01 · 14963 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some cut-away vehicles may exhibit anti-skid brake system diagnostic trouble code c1229, c1230 and c1237. *tt
Power Train:axle Assembly 2001-03-01 · 13822 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *tt
Suspension:rear 2000-03-01 · 8048 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only, may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *tt
Power Train:axle Assembly 2000-02-01 · 8048 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles with model 80 rear axles only may exhibit a whine above 35 mph. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.