1997 Ford Club Wagon
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 15 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
10 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
6 of 28 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing valve.
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Duraturn travia h/t delaminated while driving on the freeway Monday October 26, 2020. 1 ton van shuddered and shook the steering wheel. Reduced speed and left the freeway. Changed to spare tire. Duraturn visibly mis-shaped but remained on the rim.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-29
While driving 55 MPH right rear tire blew out. Consumer managed to pull over to change tire. Dealership mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Tire size 2457516.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-22
Visibility
6 of 28 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system and exterior.
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and radiator assembly.
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#4 spark plug came out of my 1997 Ford E350 van with a v-10 engine. The van has only 62,000 miles and has the original spark plugs. There was a small fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-28
Wheels
3 of 28 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
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Had an accident. The right side wheel lugs: nuts had been stripped off completely. The entire wheel, along with the brake system, had came off. There was no carter key used on the wheel.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-07-28
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Upon returning from a routine drive, it was discovered that two lugs: nuts were completely missing and five of the remaining six were loose.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-20
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 6 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Ford Club Wagon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Club Wagon?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Club Wagon have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-02 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.