- The problem
- Vehicle description: glaval conversion vans and pickup trucks. The retainer clips were not removed from the rear brake drum wheel stud bolts prior to the installation of a custom wheel.
- The risk
- The wheel can appear to be or can actually go out of balance and could crack in the lug nut area increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the wheels and remove the retainer clips if still in place and also inspect wheels for cracks (including the front wheels, if the tires have been rotated). If the wheels are cracked in the lug nut area, the wheels will be replaced.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Glaval Ford E150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Glaval Ford E150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1997 for the drum.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Ford E150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Glaval Ford E150 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Glaval Ford E150 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Glaval Ford E150: every year compared
All Ford E150 years1997 Glaval Ford E150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Glaval Ford E150 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 1997 Glaval Ford F150 | 5 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Glaval GMC Suburban | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Glaval Ford E150
Does the 1997 Glaval Ford E150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Glaval Ford E150: drum (April 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Glaval Ford E150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Glaval Ford E150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Glaval Ford E150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Glaval Ford E150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data