1990 FORD ECONOLINE
4 recalls, 38 complaints - 47 TSBs
93V073000 Apr 27, 1993
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAMECAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.
91V172000 May 4, 1992
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.
Consequence
FAILURE TO MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 PLACETHE SEAT OCCUPANTS IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
91V146000 Sep 4, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Defect Description
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
90V101000 Jun 1, 1990
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence
WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
Complaint Statistics
38 total complaints
2 crashes 6 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
| WHEELS | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 6, 2003
Incident date: Oct 4, 2003
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CONCRETE GUARD RAIL. *AK *SCC *JB
Crash
4 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 11, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. SAW GAS POURING OUT OF GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN REPLACED FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Sep 11, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. SAW GAS POURING OUT OF GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN REPLACED FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
May 5, 2003
Incident date: Apr 29, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FAN BELTS SNAP CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE BRAKE POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 3, 2002
Incident date: Apr 2, 2002
GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK. CONSUMER CAN BE RIDING DOWN THE STREET AND AUTOMOBILE WILL CUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN RIDING ON REAR TANK ONLY.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jan 11, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. TO GAIN CONTROL, VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHEELS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH BY HITTING THE GUARDRAIL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) YH
WHEELS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH BY HITTING THE GUARDRAIL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) YH
WHEELS
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1999
THE ENTIRE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH BY HITTING THE GUARDRAIL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 21, 1999
ANTI-IOCK BRAKES FAILED. YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
VEHICLE WAS BLOWING OUT FUEL. HAS DUAL FUEL TANKS. FUEL OVERFLOWED PAST FILLER CAP. FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE HAD MALFUNCTIONED. CALLED DEALER. VEHICLE NOT UNDER RECALL (991V14600) DUE TO VIN. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
BRAKE PEDAL IS GOING STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR.ONLY ABLE TO BEAR DOWN AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
FIRST, HEADLIGHTS CEASED TO FUNCTION, THEN ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD FRIED B/O CURRENT WIRE RIGHT DOWN TO THE PIN PLASTIC ASSEMBLY ON FIRE WALL THAT LEADS TO WIRING UNDER DASH OF VEHICLE. SPARKING NOTICED AT WIRING HARNESS PIN CONNECTOR AT FIREWALL WITH CLICKING SOUND IN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
FIRST, HEADLIGHTS CEASED TO FUNCTION, THEN ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD FRIED B/O CURRENT WIRE RIGHT DOWN TO THE PIN PLASTIC ASSEMBLY ON FIRE WALL THAT LEADS TO WIRING UNDER DASH OF VEHICLE. SPARKING NOTICED AT WIRING HARNESS PIN CONNECTOR AT FIREWALL WITH CLICKING SOUND IN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 5, 1999
FIRST, HEADLIGHTS CEASED TO FUNCTION, THEN ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD FRIED B/O CURRENT WIRE RIGHT DOWN TO THE PIN PLASTIC ASSEMBLY ON FIRE WALL THAT LEADS TO WIRING UNDER DASH OF VEHICLE. SPARKING NOTICED AT WIRING HARNESS PIN CONNECTOR AT FIREWALL WITH CLICKING SOUND IN... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 20, 1999
Incident date: Jun 26, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS FROZE CAUSING PADS TO OVERHEAT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
SPEED CONTROL IS ON AND APPLIED THE BRAKES, IT MOMENTARILY DISENGAGES THE SPEED CONTROL. AS SOON AND BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED, VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTS TO ACCELLERATE. OUT OF WARRANTY, DEALER NOT CONTACTED AND UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1994
BRAKES OVERHEATED AND LOST POWER ON OCCASION. RECALL ON OTHER MODELS HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR RECALL.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 24, 1997
Incident date: Oct 8, 1997
OWNER CLAIMS THAT FUEL IS LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANKS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 16, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
BRAKES: WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY EVERYTHING IS FINE. ATTEMPTED TO USE THE BRAKES AND HAD TO PUSH PEDAL COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR LIKE THERE WERE NO BRAKES AT ALL. HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP. *AK
WHEELS
Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Jun 26, 1997
LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF VEHICLE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 24, 1997
Incident date: Sep 11, 1996
CALIPER SLIDE RAILS RUSTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Apr 9, 1997
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES, WHILE DRIVING BRAKES GO OUT. ALSO, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 24, 1997
Incident date: Feb 20, 1997
VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES ALL OF A SUDDEN AN FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE WHOLE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED UP. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 18, 1997
AFTER DRIVING FOR AN HOUR AT THE SPEED OF 35 TO 40 MPH THE FLUID STARTS TO BOIL WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKES TO FAIL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 28, 1997
Incident date: Feb 12, 1997
WHILE DRIVING BRAKES FROZE UP IN A LOCKED POSITION, THE VEHICLE PULLED ITSELF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STARTED SMOKING. THIS WAS A SECOND REQUEST. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Sep 11, 1996
CALIPER SLIDE RAILS RUSTED/FROZE IN A LOCKED POSITION, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Sep 11, 1996
FRONT RIGHT BRAKE WAS SMOKING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 2, 1996
WHEN COMING TO A STOP SIGN OR RED LIGHT THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF AND YOU HAVE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
Aug 5, 1996
TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER HAD IT FIXED UNDER RECALL 91V146000, CONSUMER STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Apr 24, 1996
Incident date: Jan 7, 1996
WHILE DRIVING SMELLED SMOKE INSIDE THE CAB, FLAME STARTED COMING OUT OF THE DASH, POSSIBLE DUE TO IGNITION SHORT. *AK
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 16, 1996
REAR PASSENGER DOOR COMES OPEN WHEN ALARM BEEPER IS HIT. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 5, 1995
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY EXPERIENCED TOTAL LOSS OF THE BRAKES.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: May 25, 1995
THE FRONT DISC BRAKE AND THE HYDRAULIC PADS STICK TOGETHER. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 10, 1995
Incident date: Sep 30, 1995
ABS, BRAKES OVERHEATS AND CAUSES LOCKUP ON THE RIGHT FRONT PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN APPLIED. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE BUNDLES UNDER DRIVER'S SIDE DASHBOARD, CAUSING POWER WINDOWS/POWER DOOR LOCKS TO SHORT OUT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED 6 TIMES, TWICE RESULTING IN ACCIDENTS. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM FAILURE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1990 FORD ECONOLINE
47 manufacturer communications from 41 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
98168
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN CONTROLS, SEPARATOR PLATES AND SEPARATOR PLATE GASKETS USAGE CHART. YD
98167
Apr 7, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 UPSHIFT. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. *AK
0038
Feb 7, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOLID PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED, FLUID IN-LINE FILTER KIT. *MJS
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99129
Jun 14, 1999
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT
99816
May 3, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9873
Apr 13, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EXPERIENCING A WHINING / BUZZING NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO. *TT
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
985A13
Mar 18, 1998
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE. *YC
98419
Mar 2, 1998
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62,628, AND/OR 1728. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
98123
Jan 19, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 62, 628, AND / OR 1728 MAY BE STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
010198
Jan 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP "CAVITATION" EROSION IN THE CYLINDER WALL OF THE ENGINE. *TT
9768
Mar 17, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FUEL ECONOMY- CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS VERSUS VEHICLE USAGE. *JD
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9748
Feb 17, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
96728
Mar 25, 1996
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SERVICE TIP INFORMATION REGARDING THE REVERSE CLUTCH PISTON AND PISTON SEAL USAGE. *TT
95212
Oct 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
THE USE OF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE AS A LUBRICANT IN SERVICING DISC BRAKES IS NO LONGER ACCEPTABLE BECAUSE IT MAY BE INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RUBBER MATERIAL USED IN THE DISC BRAKE SYSTEM. IF PETROLEUM-BASED GREASE IS USED TO LUBRICATE ANY PAR
951112
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
95711
Apr 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER OR A NO START CONDITION DUE TO AN EXHAUST RESTRICTION. *TW
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
95619
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *TW
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
BC4157950301
Mar 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TW
BC3131950301
Mar 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95212
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
942318
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW
942415
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW
942411
Nov 1, 1994
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKES - CALIPERS - FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD ECONOLINE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96024
Opened: Mar 27, 1996 , Closed: Jul 18, 1996
SEPARATION OF STEERING GEAR FROM FRAME
THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE STEERING GEAR TO VEHICLE STRUCTURE MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME AND CAUSE INACCURATE STEERING AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
PE94087
Opened: Nov 18, 1994 , Closed: Mar 31, 1995
TRNS OIL COOLER LINE FAILS
FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SYSTEM (SERPENTINE BELT) IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO ADDRESS CONCERNS RELATED TO BELT TRACKING OR WEAR.FORD MAINTAINS THAT THE SUBJECT CONDITION DOES NOT PRESENT AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO HI... Read more
FORD ECONOLINE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD ECONOLINE across all model years (1967, 2026).
151
Total Recalls
1,161
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
87
Reported Crashes
102
Reported Fires
10
Reported Deaths
FORD ECONOLINE - Year by Year
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| 1994 | 6 | 164 | View |
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| 1989 | 2 | 41 | View |
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| 1984 | 7 | 10 | View |
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| 1982 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |