1997 Ford E-350 service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Ford E-350 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Van shakes rattles, while in operation. Loud sound while in operation. Rear end has been thus far diagnosed as problem. The abs brakes are also mal functioning. Pedal goes down to floor and brakes are not engaging properly”
filed Nov 20, 2000
“When putting the vehicle into reverse and applying brakes,, the brakes went straight to the floorboard,and consumer had to pump the brakes until vehicle slowed down and came to a complete stop. *ak”
filed May 14, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other E-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 E-350 | 5 | 25% |
| 2008 E-350 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 E-350 | 5 | 9% |
| 2005 E-350 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 E-350 | 6 | 13% |
| 2002 E-350 | 4 | 8% |
| 2001 E-350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 E-350 | 3 | 5% |
| 1999 E-350 | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 E-350 | 8 | 13% |
| 1996 E-350 | 17 | 34% |
| 1995 E-350 | 35 | 51% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford E-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.