Two problems related to brake disc have been reported for the 1997 Ford Econoline. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This is the second time that consumer had to replace brakes pad & rotors. Brakes were making a grinding noise and there was no warning when fading. Dealer said it just happened sometimes from alot of weight. Consumer replaced them again on 11-Aug-2000.
This vehicle has had multiple brake failures. Before the warranty ran out at 36k, the dealer replaced the front brakes two times. Since then I have had the pads replaced and/or rotors turned at least three times more. Now, only 2k miles after the last rotor replacement, the brakes are failing again - I. E. , the steering wheel vibrates when the brakes are applied, particularly from speeds greater than 45 mph.