1991 FORD ECONOLINE
3 recalls, 37 complaints - 49 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.
Complaint Statistics
37 total complaints
11 crashes 1 fires 22 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 31, 2009
Incident date: Nov 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL COMING FROM THE GAS TANK ALONG WITH A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE GROUND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 91V146000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES), ALT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Aug 17, 2007
Incident date: Nov 26, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE HAS A DUAL TANK. WHILE DRIVING ON THE BACK TANK, SHE SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SHE LEARNED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE GAS CAP ON THE FRONT TANK AND WAS MIXING WITH THE FUEL FROM THE REAR TANK. SHE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 19, 2004
Incident date: Sep 23, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO CHANGE THE TIRE. COOPER SIZE#23575R15 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT NUMBER. *JB
SEAT BELTS
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STEERING
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
SEATS
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Aug 1, 2001
THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE FOLLOWING : TIRES (DIRECTIONAL/4 WAY), COURTESY LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, STEERING (NOISE), BRAKES/REAR ANTI-LOCK, SEAT BELTS, SEATS (LOOSE), GAS LEAK, REAR DOOR(S) LEAK/DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGE, DASH CRACKED, LOOSE RUNNING BOARD, FRONT FENDER (PASSENGER S... Read more
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Aug 12, 2002
AS I WAS DRIVING EAST ON STATE ROUTE 410 EAST THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW THE TREAD OFF ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY AROUND THE TIRE. THIS TIRE WAS MY SPARE AND HAD BEEN ROTATED ON TO MY VAN ABOUT 18 MOTHS AGO. IT WAS ALMOST BRAND NEW THEN IT STILL HAD THE LITTLE RUBBER NUBS ON IT FROM BEING NEW. IT IS ESTIMAT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Dec 31, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL TANK LEAKING,THE ODOR GETS INTO VEHICLE. *AKCONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL THE AUXILLARY FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING FUEL TO BE PUMPED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, OVERFLOWING OTHER TANK AND FUEL SPEWING FROM FILLER CAP INTO CAB AND ON TO GROUND,... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Dec 7, 2001
Incident date: Dec 6, 2001
FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE IS DEFECTIVE. GAS WILL GUSH OUT OF ONE TANK INTO THE OTHER TANK, OVERFLOWING, AND CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. *AK *YH
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Oct 25, 1999
THE RIGHT FRONT HUB LOCKED UP CAUSING THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Oct 25, 1999
THE RIGHT FRONT HUB LOCKED UP CAUSING THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Nov 9, 1999
Incident date: Nov 7, 1999
VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND BRAKES WORKING NORMALLY. ON RESTARTING VEHICLE THERE WAS TOTAL FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM. DIAMOND RV FOUND A DISINTEGRATED CHECK VALVE WITH AN IRREGULAR ONE CM WHOLE IN THE VALVE AND SEVERAL CRACKS ELSEWHERE. HAD THIS OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEED I DOUBT WE WOULD HAVE E... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Oct 4, 1999
Incident date: Aug 23, 1999
RECALL # 91V146000 FUEL: FUEL TANK : AUXILLARY SELECTOR: FUEL FROM THE SECOND TANK GOES INTO THE FRONT TANK, CAUSING THE FUEL TO OVERFLOW ONTO THE ROAD. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VAN IS BEING DRIVEN. THE PROBLEM WAS REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 28, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 4, 1998
Incident date: Sep 13, 1997
BOTH GAS TANKS LEAK FROM WHERE THEY ARE WELDED TOGETHER. WELDS ARE LEAKING. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATED TO CONTACT MANUFACTURER. THEY ARE NOT AWARE OF PROBLEM. REPLACED ONE TANK, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS WITH THE OTHER TANK. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 25, 1998
Incident date: Jul 21, 1998
TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES WITHIN LESS THEN 60,000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND REPAIRED TRANSMISSION ON TWO OCCASIONS, BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR ON THE THIRD UNLESS COST IS PICKED UP BY THE CONSUMER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 13, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
OIL PAN IS PREMATURELY RUSTING AND CORRODING WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF OIL. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FEEZE UP IF THE OIL WERE TO CONTINUE TO LEAK. *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Jul 29, 1993
BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Feb 13, 1998
WHEN GOING DOWN HILL THE BRAKE FLUID GOT EXTREMELY HOT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE THE BRAKES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 23, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
PREMATURE WEAR OF CRANKSHAFT THRUST BEARING, CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEEERING/BRAKES. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 23, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
PREMATURE WEAR OF CRANKSHAFT THRUST BEARING, CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEEERING/BRAKES. *AK
SEATS
Oct 15, 1997
Incident date: Oct 14, 1997
SEAT BACK ON DRIVERS SIDE COLLAPSED AS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. SIT WILLSTAY UPRIGHT BUT AS SOON AS YOU LEAN THE SEAT FALLS BACK.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 12, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE FAN BELT SLIPS AND LOSE THREAD OF THE SERPENTINE BELT.OWNER HAS BELT REPLACED FIVE TIMES IN FIVE YEARS. THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE 1991 ECONOLINE VAN. OWNER HAS REGISTERED A COMPLAINT WITH THE FORD MOTRO CORP.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Sep 4, 1996
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
BRAKES OVERHEAT/FAIL. *DH
WHEELS
Apr 24, 1996
KING PIN WHICH HOLDS FRONT WHEELS TOGETHER IS INOPERATIVE, CAUSES VEHICLE TO SHIMMY AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AT HWY SPEEDS, DEALER CAN'T CORRECT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 1, 1995
ENGINE HESITATES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, USES A LOT OF OIL. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
BRAKES FADE DUE TO CALIPER PISTON FAILURE, RECALL REPAIRS (92V-026) REFUSED DUE TO MODEL TYPE. *SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Feb 9, 1995
Incident date: Dec 9, 1994
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 FORD ECONOLINE
49 manufacturer communications from 43 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 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
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *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
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
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *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
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
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *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
9568
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
95619
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *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
BC4157950301
Mar 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
NO START CONDITION CAUSED BY PLUGGED CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *TW
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
95310
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
95212
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
95210
Jan 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE HESITATION/SURGE DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION. *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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 4 | 27 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 25 | View |
| 2001 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 2000 | 5 | 46 | View |
| 1999 | 7 | 102 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 61 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 100 | View |
| 1996 | 5 | 96 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 98 | View |
| 1994 | 6 | 164 | View |
| 1993 | 5 | 71 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 113 | View |
| 1991 (current) | 3 | 37 | |
| 1990 | 4 | 38 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 41 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 33 | View |
| 1987 | 5 | 19 | View |
| 1986 | 6 | 7 | View |
| 1985 | 6 | 15 | View |
| 1984 | 7 | 10 | View |
| 1983 | 6 | 2 | View |
| 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 |