1997 Ford Econoline engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Ford Econoline — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1997 ford econoline van. The spark-plug blew out of the aluminum triton engine destroying the existing threads. Fire hazard. Exposed fuel to engine compartment. *tr”
filed Aug 14, 2011
“As I type this complaint, I am listening to secretary lahood,....if what he says is true I should hear something back from you fairly soon!! I have a complaint with the v10 ford engine.....if you go to the internet and type in "ford v10 engine spark plug ejecting" or anything similar to that…”
filed Feb 24, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *tt
032137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003Some vehicles equipped with aftermarket modifications may exhibit a crank but no start or a hard start/long crank condition. *tt
032132 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *tt
032131 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003A no-start or reduced power condition may occur intermittently. *tt
03213 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003High pressure oil pump leak. *tt
16999 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Econoline years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Econoline | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 Econoline | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 Econoline | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 Econoline | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 Econoline | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 Econoline | 6 | 13% |
| 1996 Econoline | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 Econoline | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 Econoline | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 Econoline | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 Econoline | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 Econoline | 5 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Econoline
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.