MYRModel Year Report

1997 Ford Club Wagon

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1997 Ford Club Wagon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:53:16.609Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Club Wagon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1997: 28 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19840
19851
19862
19871
19881
19898
19905
19915
199215
199312
199417
199515
199617
199728
199828
19994
20005
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

5 of 28 total reports mention: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 20201029

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20031222

VISIBILITY

4 of 28 total reports mention: visibility.

WHEELS

3 of 28 total reports mention: wheels.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 19990728

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, 20020920

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 19990728

VISIBILITY

2 of 28 total reports mention: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 tires, accounting for 18% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.