1997 Ford E-Series recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Engine
What's wrong, in plain English: Engine problems range from stalling to fire. ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
What could happen: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1997 E-SERIES.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 07V553000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-866-436-7332.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Summary: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S57. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Wheels / tires (10), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
12/23/2003 · Wheels / tires
AT 70 M.P.H. ON FLAT , DRY ROAD THE TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE INFLATED FIRESTONE TIRE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO MOTORHOME.
12/19/2003 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING REAR DRIVER'S OUTER TIRE BLEW OUT, WHICH RESULTED IN TREAD SEPARATION, FIRESTONE, MODEL LT225/75R16E DOT: UNKNOWN. FORD AND FIRESTONE WERE NOTIFIED. *AK
07/10/2002 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE REAR PASSENGER OUTER TIRE BLEWOUT, WHICH RESULTED IN TREAD SEPARATION, WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS, THE DRIVER'S SIDE INNER TIRE ALSO BLEWOUT. FIRESTONE HAD BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK *TS *JB
03/12/2002 · Wheels / tires
FIRESTONE STEEL EX RADIAL LT225/75R16 DOT #VN1L1XA436 - INSIDE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND THE LEFT OUTSIDE TIRE BLEWOUT AT 50 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *TT
03/01/2002 · Wheels / tires
FIRESTONE STEEL EX RADIAL LT225/75R16 DOT #VN1L1XA436 - INSIDE RIGHT DUAL TIRE SEPARATED WHILE GOING 50MPH. NO WARNING SIGNS, JUST A LOUD BANG AND RUBBER SEEN FLAPPING IN REAR VIEW MIRROR. FIRESTONE CONTACTED. *AK *TT
09/12/2001 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, FIRESTONE LT 225/75R16, CLAIM #13-7061-497. NLM
08/06/2001 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60MPH RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING TIRE TO BLOWOUT AND DAMAGE TO FENDER WELL AND NUT GUARD. DEALER CAN NOT MAKE A DETERMINATION ON RUINED TIRE.*AK TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL, SIZE P225/75R16, DOT NUMBER VD7LXA196, CONSUMER STATES THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE OTHER FRONT TIRE, CONSUMER FEELS HE SHOULD BE CO…
11/03/2000 · Brakes
THIS FIRESTONE TIRES LT225/75R16 DOT:VD1L1XD227. TIRE WAS ON A MOTORHOME WHEN TREAD BEGAN TO SEPARATE. TREAD CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE MOTORHOME ITSELF. FIRESTONE HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK 3 OTHER TIRES HAD BULGES ON THEM. WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED, NOTHING HAPPENS. *SLC