1997 Ford School Bus recalls & complaints
1 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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0stop-driving
1complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Ford School Bus under individual trim or body names rather than "School Bus", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
1complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (1)
11/11/2002 · Body / structure
ALL 12 OF THE BUSES OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL THAT THE DISTRICT OWNS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. NEITHER FORD NOR BLUE BIRD WILL ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY. DT
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