1997 Ford CLUB WAGON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
78,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1997 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Tires is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 16 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 4 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Tires | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 2 |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
Tires: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: 2; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Equipment Adaptive/Mobility: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 14 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2000: 8; 2001: 2; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2009: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Tires leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 551120 · 2000-02-28 (February 28, 2000)
ABS SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSING THE WHEEL CYLENDERS TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551120 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 751847 · 2001-09-07 (September 7, 2001)
THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH A MODIFICATION--ELECTRONIC HAND CONTROLS PROVIDED BY EMC CO IN LOUISIANA. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES: THEY ARE ELECTRONIC HAND CONTROLS THAT WORK WITH THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR. THREE TIMES THE CONTROLS HAVE FAILED TO WORK SO THAT EITHER THE ACCELERATOR HAS BEEN STUCK OR THE BRAKES HAVE NOT WORKED. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND DOING A LITTLE INVESTIGATION OF MY OWN, THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM, BUT I CAN FIND NO INFORMATION ON THE WWW REGARDING IT. I HOPE YOU'LL LOOK INTO IT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 751847 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11367064 · 2020-10-29 (October 29, 2020)
DURATURN TRAVIA H/T DELAMINATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2020. 1 TON VAN SHUDDERED AND SHOOK THE STEERING WHEEL. REDUCED SPEED AND LEFT THE FREEWAY. CHANGED TO SPARE TIRE. DURATURN VISIBLY MIS-SHAPED BUT REMAINED ON THE RIM. VIEWED RECALL IN PROGRESS FOR DURATURN TRAVIA A/T TIRES, INCLUDING MY SIZE 245/75R16 (WHICH ARE LOAD RANGE E). THE DATE RANGE ON MY TIRES IS IN THE DATE RANGE OF THE RECALL (2016). CALLED THE RECALL WEBPAGE PROVIDED REP (DAVE [phone removed]) TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY AND LEFT MESSAGES EACH DAY.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11367064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 551802 · 2000-04-07 (April 7, 2000)
SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW THE EXHAUST SYSTEM/CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING NOISE AND CAUSING VIBRATION IN STEERING COLUMN, THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED AS THE VEHICLE DESIGN ALLOWS FOR THE SYMPTOMS. *MJS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 551802 at NHTSA ↗