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1997 Ford E150 Econoline

Van · 3 trims · 4.2 L 6-cylinder, 4.6 L 8-cylinder, 5.4 L 8-cylinder 4 recalls

Typical repair costs

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Fuel economy

No official fuel economy figures for this model year.

Official: NRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings.

Recalls

Recalls are listed by model and year and may not apply to every vehicle. Check your VIN on the official recall site.

  • Other Transport Canada 2009292 ·

    On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiri...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical Transport Canada 2008038 ·

    On certain vehicles, a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity may have been inadvertently installed during servicing for recall 2005028 or 2007258. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the input power feed circuit...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Electrical Transport Canada 2007258 ·

    On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance iss...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Fuel System Transport Canada 2001078 ·

    On certain vehicles equipped with ambulance prep package and a 132.5L mid-ship fuel tank, when operating in severe service conditions (at or near Gross Vehicle Weight Rating with frequent body twist events that may occur during off road, rough road or speed bump events), the mid-...

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
Show 3 U.S. recalls

U.S. recalls (NHTSA) with no Transport Canada record. They may not cover vehicles sold in Canada; check your VIN.

  • Equipment adaptive/mobility NHTSA (U.S.) 10V271000 ·

    ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Vehicle speed control NHTSA (U.S.) 07V336000 ·

    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)
  • Equipment adaptive/mobility NHTSA (U.S.) 04V562000 ·

    ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

    Official recall page (opens in a new tab)

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database; U.S. recalls from NHTSA.

Maintenance schedule

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Specs

Body type
Van
Engines
4.2 L 6-cylinder, 4.6 L 8-cylinder, 5.4 L 8-cylinder
Fuel
Gas
Transmissions
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrains
RWD