1997 Ford Motor Home Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Ford Motor Home. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
1fires
TIRES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford motor home. The contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. He is dissatisfied that the replacement parts are not available. Ford stated that the parts would be ready in december of 2007, but the contact has yet to receive…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2007-09-03

“We received a recall notice on our 1997 ford rv for a wiring harness in sept. 2007. We called the authorized dealer immediately and was told the parts were "on back order." we have still not received repairs. Five (5) months is ample time to correct this problem. In the meantime we are unable to…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2007-09-01

“We received a recall notice on our 1997 ford rv for a wiring harness in sept. 2007. We called the authorized dealer immediately and was told the parts were "on back order." we have still not received repairs. Five (5) months is ample time to correct this problem. In the meantime we are unable to…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2007-09-01

“On may 5th at a routine oil change the mechanic noticed a small amount (apx. 2 teaspoon) of antifreeze at the bottom of the oil pan. Previous to this the oil had been checked & the level & color was normal. Antifreeze level was normal. Driven 1 mile home to be checked out completely next day. When…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2004-05-06

“While driving front left tire separated and the left rear tire blew out. Size lt2252/r75, r16 m/s steeltex r4s original equipment.*ak this is a motorhome on a 1997 ford e super duty chassis.*jb”

TIRES · reported 2002-01-01

“Original equipment on a 1997, ford, super duty, lt225/75r16 size, dot#: vdilixa386. Rear outside duel tire tread separated from inside while driving 45mph, causing minor damage to vehicle. Firestone will be notified.*ak *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2001-09-03

“1997 ford v-10. Vehicle experienced fire which started under the hood, possibly engine related. *tt”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 2001-04-21

“Firestone steeltex radial p225 75 r16 experienced tread separation and cracking, causing damage to the lp gas line on motorhome. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-05-25
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Ford Motor Home as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.