Two problems related to frame and members have been reported for the 1997 Ford E-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The front crossmember cracking at main frame, Ford has issued a service bulletin #991411 to address this condition.
The front crossmember cracking at main frame, Ford has issued a service bulletin #991411 to address this condition. Rewelding of crossmember has not corrected problem, was still cracking, redone with support added.