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1997 Ford E-250 vs 1999 Ford E-250

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1997 Ford E-2501999 Ford E-250
NHTSA complaints2431
Recall campaigns45
Service bulletins (TSBs)6332
Investigations32
Crash reports01
Fire reports41
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord E-250Ford E-250
Engine and Engine Cooling68
Tires57
Suspension46
Service Brakes, Hydraulic35
Electrical System24
Power Train23
Steering22
Vehicle Speed Control21

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.