1991 FORD ECONOLINE

3 recalls — 37 complaints

93V073000 Apr 27, 1993
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Remedy: REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.
25,000 vehicles affected
91V172000 May 4, 1992
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.
Remedy: THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
1,010 vehicles affected
91V146000 Sep 4, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
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.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
350,000 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 31, 2009
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), ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES WERE IDENTICAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 245,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Aug 17, 2007
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 SWITCHED TO THE FRONT FUEL TANK AND CONTINUED DRIVING. THE CONTACT ONLY USES ONE TANK, BUT FUEL CONTINUES TO LEAK BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE TANKS. MECHANICS STATED THAT SHE NEEDED TO CHANGE THE SELECTOR VALVE. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 91V146000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES) WAS REFERENCED. THE PURCHASE DATE, SPEED, AND DEALER INFORMATION WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 52,867.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 19, 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
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
TIRES Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
INTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
STEERING Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
SEATS Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jan 27, 2003
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 SIDE), ARM ON DRIVER SIDE SEAT IS BROKEN, WIPERS, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS STICKING IN THE START POSITION. (TIRES-COPPER DISCOVER) SCC
Crash 2 injured
TIRES Aug 15, 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 ESTIMATED THAT THIS TIRE HAD LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON IT. WHEN THE TREAD CAM OFF IT KNOCKED THE EXHAUST PIPE UP INTO THE FENDER AND THE TREAD THEN WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND MY SUSPENSION. I WS UNABLE TO READ THE DOT CODE ON THE TIRE BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGE. MY FENDER IS PUSHED OUT AND I HAVE A HOLE IN MY EXHAUT PIPE FROM THIS INCIDENT. FORTUNATELY IT DID NOT COMPLETELY BLOW OUT. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE AND THE TREAD THAT CAME OFF OF IT. I CAN IF NECESSARY HAVE THE PERSON WHO HELPED ME ON THE ROADSIDE WRITE A STATEMENT OF WHAT HE HAD TO DO TO GET ME BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Dec 31, 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, RECALL #91V146000. *YD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Dec 7, 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
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
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
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 ESCAPED MAJOR INJURY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Oct 4, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Sep 28, 1999
NO SUMMARY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Sep 4, 1998
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
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
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
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
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
PREMATURE WEAR OF CRANKSHAFT THRUST BEARING, CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEEERING/BRAKES. *AK
SEATS Oct 15, 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
TRANSMISSION FAILED. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Sep 4, 1996
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
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
FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR FAILED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire