Defogger problems of the 1997 Ford Econoline

Five problems related to defogger have been reported for the 1997 Ford Econoline. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Defogger problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2001

Heater flap broke which then didn't allow the defroster to defrost the windows - no heat was applied throughout the van.

2 Defogger problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

Company owns 23 vans. 14 of them are Ford Econolines. Almost all of them have the same problem with the defroster which costs abour $600. 00 to fix. Also, the rear hubcaps on this van keeps falling off because the clips to keep them in place are plastic.

3 Defogger problem

Failure Date: 01/02/1998

Heater stopped working when the temperature was approximately 28 degrees.

4 Defogger problem

Failure Date: 01/02/1998

Heater failed during freezing tempartures allowing windshild to freeze over obstructing visibility.

5 Defogger problem

Failure Date: 01/02/1998

Heater failed when temperature was 28 degrees f, windshield froze up and driver was unable to see.


Other Visibility related problems of the 1997 Ford Econoline

Defogger problems
5
Blower problems
1


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