1997 Ride Away Ford E250 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Ride Away Ford E250. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Ride Away Ford E250
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
Vehicle description: conversion vans. The rear axle can hit the fuel filler hose causing it to disconnect from the fuel tank, spilling fuel onto the ground.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear end for sagging and ensure that the rear end is at oem specifications.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Ride Away Ford E250. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Ride Away Ford E250 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ride Away Ford E250 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ride Away Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ride Away Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ride Away Ford E250 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Ride Away Ford E250
How do I know if my 1997 Ride Away Ford E250 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Ride Away Ford E250; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ride Away dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V165000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.