1997 Ford E-150 service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Ford E-150 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford e-150. The contact was driving 5 mph when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle failed to stop properly, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. The vehicle was not destroyed and the crash caused no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a private…”
filed Apr 9, 2012
“The brake lines have failed in three separate locations over the past 6 months. Fortunately, it has not resulted in any accidents. No confidence in the brake lines on this van. *tr”
filed Nov 23, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
FRONT BRAKE PAD WEAR. *TT
17381 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2003Some vehicles may exhibit accelerated front disc brake pad wear under extreme loading conditions. *tt
15354 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2001Some vehicles may exhibit rapid wear of the front brake pads (under 10,000 miles). *tt
15038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other E-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 E-150 | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 E-150 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 E-150 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 E-150 | 11 | 30% |
| 2000 E-150 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 E-150 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 E-150 | 8 | 13% |
| 1996 E-150 | 11 | 19% |
| 1995 E-150 | 20 | 28% |
| 1994 E-150 | 24 | 20% |
| 1993 E-150 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 E-150 | 6 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford E-150
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.