1992 FORD ECONOLINE
5 recalls, 113 complaints - 71 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08V051000 Feb 4, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more
Consequence
AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
93V100000 Jun 8, 1993
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE WAS DAMAGED BY A DRILL BIT USED TO INSTALL THE DSO PACKAGE ATTACHING HARDWARE ONTO THE FLOOR PAN.
Consequence
IF EITHER OF THE HOSES WAS PENETRATED BY THE DRILL BIT,FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT, PARTICULARLY DURING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULT IN FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSES AND RELOCATE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE FLOOR PAN.
92V123000 Aug 24, 1992
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD).
Consequence
THE CERTIFICATION LABELS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DO NOTCOMPLY WITH FMVSS 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THANPASSENGER CARS." INCORRECT TIRE SELECTION COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN FAILURE OFA TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED THAT DEALERS CAN INSTALL THE LABEL PROVIDED IF THEY PREFER.
Complaint Statistics
113 total complaints
13 crashes 12 fires 9 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 4 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 2, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AS THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER ... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2010
Incident date: Jun 13, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE VAN. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE AND ASSUMED ONE OF THE TIRES WAS FLAT. AS HE WAS MOVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Sep 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 15, 2008
PROBLEM: DOOR LATCHES ON THREE OF SIX DOORS ON 1992 FORD ECONLINE CONVERSION VAN FAILED SUDDENLY WITHIN FOUR DAYS OF EACH OTHER PREVENTING DOORS FROM BEING OPENED. SAFETY HAZARD: DOORS NOT OPENING COULD PREVENT EGRESS FROM VEHICLE IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. FAILURE CAUSE: DETERIORATION OF PLASTI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 28, 2008
Incident date: Jul 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT HAD HIS CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED IN FALL OF 2007 ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL), WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE. HE THEN HAD THE NEW AND IMPROVED CRUISE CONTROL PART INSTALLED IN THE SUMMER O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 29, 2008
Incident date: May 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WATER PUMP BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. THE LABOR COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $100. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 29, 2008
Incident date: May 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WATER PUMP BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. THE LABOR COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $100. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEH... Read more
STEERING
May 29, 2008
Incident date: May 9, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 FORD ECONOLINE. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE WATER PUMP BEGAN LEAKING FLUID. THE LABOR COST FOR THE REPAIR WAS $100. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
1992 FORD ECONOLINE CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING THE VAN TO BE COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 18, 2004
Incident date: Aug 31, 2004
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THIS CAUSED THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND THE CONSUMER COLLIDED INTO 3 POLES ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. *JB
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Oct 7, 2004
Incident date: Oct 4, 2004
DUE TO THE GAS THROTTLE STICKING, THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE TO BLOW. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT THE VEHICLE DID EXPLODE. *AK
Crash
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 16, 2004
I AM A DETECTIVE WITH THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, WV. ON 7/16/04 I WITNESSED A 1992 FORD VAN VIN#: [XXX] ON U. S. ROUTE 50 TRAVELING AT 100 MPH AND THE HORN BLOWING. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING, WHICH MYSELF AND ANOTHER OFFICER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICL... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
1 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 16, 2004
I AM A DETECTIVE WITH THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, WV. ON 7/16/04 I WITNESSED A 1992 FORD VAN VIN#: [XXX] ON U. S. ROUTE 50 TRAVELING AT 100 MPH AND THE HORN BLOWING. THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING, WHICH MYSELF AND ANOTHER OFFICER ATTEMPTED TO GET THE DRIVER OUT OF THE VEHICL... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 8, 2003
Incident date: Jul 11, 2003
1992 FORD ECONOLINE SUFFERED TIRE TREAD SEPARATION AS WELL AS ENGINE FIRE.*MR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. ONCE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, HIS WIFE NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSUMER OPENED HOOD AND EXTINGUISHED WHAT HE COULD SEE. WH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 5, 2003
Incident date: Sep 5, 2003
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON, AND ON SATURDAY AT 1:30 PM IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Dec 15, 1995
ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE WARRANTY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING IN WARM CLIMATES. THE FORD DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION AN ON ONE TRIP TO LAS VEGAS (GAUDIN FORD OF VEGAS) REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER AT A COST OF OVER $600.00 SO WE COULD GET BACK TO LOS ANGELES. NOW I SEE... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 22, 2003
Incident date: Aug 8, 2002
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM WITH THREE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK TIRE: SIZE R4531105 DOT VD604RA109Q14L, VD504RA49803L AND ( R) ALL THREE TIRES BLOW UP AT 21,000 MILES AND THE TIRES EXPECTATION WERE 50,000 MILES, MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION DOT.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jul 25, 2002
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RUBBER FUEL LINE IS BEING OVERHEATED/BURNED BY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND MAY CAUSE A FIRE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Dec 15, 1995
ALMOST IMMEADIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING IN WARM CLIMATES. THE FORD DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION AND ON ONE TRIP TO LAS VEGAS (GAUDIN FORD OF VEGAS) REPLACED THE MAIN COMPURTER AT A COST OF OVER $600 SO WE COULD GET BACK TO LOS ANGELES. NOW I SEE IN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 20, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 2002
GOT IN CAR CLOSED DOOR STARTED VECHICLE, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE HAD HANDSAT 3-9 ENGAGED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE WENT FORWARD AND TURNED STEERING WHEEL WITH HANDS RIGHT TO 12-6 HAVE NOT USED GAS PEDAL YET SINCE IN A PARKING LOT. AT THIS TIME I AM THROWN AGAINST DRIVERS DOOR VERY HARD VECH... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 20, 2002
Incident date: Jun 12, 2002
GOT IN CAR CLOSED DOOR STARTED VECHICLE, PUT FOOT ON BRAKE HAD HANDSAT 3-9 ENGAGED FROM PARK TO DRIVE. TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE WENT FORWARD AND TURNED STEERING WHEEL WITH HANDS RIGHT TO 12-6 HAVE NOT USED GAS PEDAL YET SINCE IN A PARKING LOT. AT THIS TIME I AM THROWN AGAINST DRIVERS DOOR VERY HARD VECH... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
May 14, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE TFI MODULE FAILED, CONSUMER STATED THAT IN THE NEWS MEDIA IT WAS STATED THAT ECONOLINES THROUGH 1991 WERE COVERED UNDER THE COURT ORDERED RECALL, HOWEVER CONUSMERS VAN WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1991, BUT THE MODEL YEAR IS 1992 BECAUSE OF THAT, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE COVERED, EVEN THOU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Apr 26, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THE TFI MODULE FAILED, CONSUMER STATED THAT IN THE NEWS MEDIA IT WAS STATED THAT ECONOLINES THROUGH 1991 WERE COVERED UNDER THE COURT ORDERED RECALL, HOWEVER CONUSMERS VAN WAS MANUFACTURED IN 1991, BUT THE MODEL YEAR IS 1992 BECAUSE OF THAT, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE COVERED, EVEN THOU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 15, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER, AT ANY SPEED AND ANY TIME.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AS BEING THE COOLANT SENSOR, ALSO THE FUEL FILTER AND DRIVEBELT WERE REPLACED.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 15, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
VEHICLE STALLS IN WARM WEATHER, AT ANY SPEED AND ANY TIME.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM AS BEING THE COOLANT SENSOR, ALSO THE FUEL FILTER AND DRIVEBELT WERE REPLACED.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 25, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD, THE ENGINE IDLES FASTER THAN IT SHOULD, CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE SHOULD IDLE LESS AS THE ENGINE BECOMES WARM BUT IT DOES NOT, THE VEHICLE DRIVES FASTER THAN IT SHOULD AND OCCASIONALLY SLOW ENGINE SPEED TO NORMAL, HOWEVER WHEN THE THROTTLE IS PUSHED AGAIN T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Sep 17, 2001
Incident date: Sep 10, 2001
FIRST TIME DISC BRAKE LOCKED UP ON OR ABOUT 07/29/00, MILEAGE 21478, VEHICLE SPEED ABOUT 30 TO 35MPH, NO ACCIDENT. HAD BOTH FRONT BRAKES SERVICED BY FORD AUTHORIZED GARAGE. BRAKE PADS REPLACED,CALIPER SLIDES CLEANED AND LUBED, ROTORS MACHINED AND VEHICLE TEST DRIVE. SECOND LOCK UP OF DISC BRAKE ON... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 3, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Apr 26, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH REAR PASSENGER'S WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Feb 21, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
WHEN FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS NOTICED GAS RUNNING ONTO GAS TANK AND GROUND. DEALER STATED FILLER TUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALER FAILED TO INSTALL CORRECT PART AND REPAIR WAS DONE. BESIDES, THE DEALER INSTALLS THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY INSTEAD OF FAILED PART. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2000
RUBBER RE-FUEL INTAKE NOZZLE HAS ROTTED AND CREATES A SERIOUS FUEL LEAK. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 13, 2000
TIRE SIZE: 31 1050 R16.5; TREAD SEPARATION, VAN SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL. *AK (TIRESIZE: 3110.5R16.)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 3110.5R16. )
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Dec 15, 1995
ALMOST IMMEADIATELY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL WHILE DRIVING IN WARM CLIMATES. THE FORD DEALER HAD NO SOLUTION AND ON ONE TRIP TO LAS VEGAS (GAUDIN FORD OF VEGAS) REPLACED THE MAIN COMPURTER AT A COST OF OVER $600 SO WE COULD GET BACK TO LOS ANGELES. NOW I SEE IN ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 11, 2000
THE FUEL FILL RUBBER TUBE AND VENT TUBE, CONNECTING THE EXTERIOR NOZZEL FILL TO THE FUEL TANK HAS FAILED AND RAW GASOLINE IS POURING OUT FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE PARTS HAVE FAILED FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, NO TRAMATIC EVENT CUASED FAILURE. FORD DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBLILITY FOR SUCH A BASIC FU... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Sep 4, 2000
NOT THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON A 1992, FORD, 92E153, P2357515, Y7BNRCOT DD491. REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE START MAKING A FUNNY NOISE, CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED TIRE WAS FLAT, AND TREAD HAD COME OFF. COULD SEE STEEL WIRES COMING OUT. 6 HOURS LATER, REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE TREAD HAD COME OFF.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Mar 15, 2000
I REPORTED A DEFECT WITH MY VEHICLE IN OCT OF 1999 AND RECIEVED A RESPONCE FROM DOT THAT IT IS BEING INVESTIGATED AND I WILL GET A RESPONSE. THAT RESPONSE HAS NOT COME YET AND 1 YEAR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO WAIT FOR A REPLY ON A SAFTEY ISSUE. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE OIL PAN ON MY VEHICLE RUSTED THROU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 7, 2000
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED FIRE. YH
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 1, 2000
Incident date: Aug 20, 1992
THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON THIS VAN HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY. I HAVE ADVISED THE DEALER OF THIS TO NO AVAIL. I WOULD LIKE FOR A MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN TO LOOK AT IT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jun 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1996
FUEL LEAKED FROM WELD OF THE FUEL TANK. ALSO, FUEL VAPORS/FUMES CAME INTO VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. *ML
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 6, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 1996
FUEL LEAKED FROM WELD OF THE FUEL TANK. ALSO, FUEL VAPORS/FUMES CAME INTO VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED, BUT REPAIRS WERE MADE AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. *ML
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 3, 2000
Incident date: Apr 11, 2000
THERE WAS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED. *AK THE REPLACED BOX HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY. DEALER HAS NOTIFIED. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 22, 2000
Incident date: Aug 9, 1999
ENGINE FAILS IN HIGH ALTITUDE. MJS
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 11, 2000
STEERING WHEEL IS SEPARATING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jan 6, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 1999
THE FUEL FILLER HOSE HAS CRACKED AND LEAKS ABOUT 2 QUARTS OF GAS AT EACH FILLUP. DEALER WILL ONLY SELL ME A $90.00 HOSE TO REPAIR. NOTES THAT THE PART IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 30, 1998
WHEN OWNER TOOK VAN FOR AN FRONT END WHEEL ALIGNMENT A TECHICAN NOTICED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX WAS CRACKING AT THE FRAME. THE WHOLE FRAME WILL BE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 30, 1999
A CRACKED WELD IN THE GAS TANK IS CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK THROUGH ,PRODUCING STRONG GAS FUMES. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Jul 3, 1999
HAD JUST PARKED VEHICLE & TURNED IT OFF. COULD NOT REMOVE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. HAD TO JIGGLE & PLAY WITH IT BEFORE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED. THEN REINSERTED KEY AND VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART RIGHT AWAY. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK IGNITION. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Jan 28, 1999
ON COMING VEHICLE RAN A RED LIGHT, HITTING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON THE SIDE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT DURING COLLISION. *ML
Crash
3 injured
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 FORD ECONOLINE
71 manufacturer communications from 63 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 | 8 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 3 |
| 116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
DOR-X8B9R-11
Apr 6, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
032124
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A HARD START OR NO START CONDITION IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
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
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
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
00510
Mar 6, 2000
020000 SUSPENSION
CUSTOMERS MAY BE CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE LOOKS LIKE IT DOGTRACKS, DUE TO A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMBINE TO CREATE AN OPTICAL ILLUSION OF DOGTRACKING, A CONDITION WHICH THE REAR AXLE IS NOT SQUARE TO THE CHASSIS. *MJS
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
99164
Aug 9, 1999
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CONCERNS WITH A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY AND / OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER. *TT
99152
Jul 26, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT
99141
Jul 12, 1999
010000 STEERING
COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
99141
Jul 12, 1999
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
SUBJECT REGARDING A HIGH NUMBER OF BALL JOINTS BEING REPLACED AS THE RESULT OF ROUTINE INSPECTIONS OR OF COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *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
12835
Jun 1, 1999
190000 TIRES
SUBJECT REGARDING TIRE BALANCE HINT. *TT
6417
Jun 1, 1999
020000 SUSPENSION
ADDRESSING TIRE BALANCE HINTS. *TT
9997
May 17, 1999
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A "SQUEAKING" OR "MOANING" NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *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
12123
Nov 1, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, DUE TO INCORRECT FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS. *MJS
985153
Nov 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT. *TT
12070
Nov 1, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF FVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *MJS
985102
Nov 1, 1998
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE LOADED TO THE UPPER END OF GVW, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE LOAD BETWEEN THE AXLES, MAY EXHIBIT INNER EDGE TIRE WEAR DUE TO INCORRECT ALIGNMENT. *TT
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
9859
Mar 16, 1998
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
A HARD TO TURN IGNITION KEY, AND/OR A HARD TO REMOVE KEY FROM IGNITION CYLINDER MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *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
9777
Mar 31, 1997
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
HARD START- EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE- VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *JD
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
BC0678961025
Oct 25, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON AODE/4R7W TRANSMISSION MAIN CONTROL & CASE REPLACEMENT. *TT
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
95206
Oct 1, 1995
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
UPPER BALL JOINTS MAY HAVE EARLY WEAR ON SOME VEHICLES. THIS MAY BE DUE TO ENTRY OF MOISTURE AND CONTAMINATION INTO THE BALL JOINTS. REPLACE THE WORN BALL JOINT(S) W/ A NEW INTEGRAL SEAL-TYPE BALL JOINT WHICH HAS IMPROVED SEALING TO REDUCE
951112
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
REVISED DESIGN TRANSMISSION REAR CASE BUSHING. *TW
95522
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS - ALL 7.3 IDI DIESELS COME OFF ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 2/15/92. *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
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC3103950301
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IMPROVED PARTS FOR SERVICE OF DRIVE BELT TRACKING. *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
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
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
95522
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DRIVE BELT TRACKING CONCERNS DUE TO FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS (FEAD) MISALIGNMENT. *TW
9568
Mar 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED OIL PAN GASKET. *TW
95619
Mar 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NEW DESIGN TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR. *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
942610
Dec 1, 1994
022141 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MORE BODY ROLL DUE TO REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF LEAF SPRINGS IN THE ASSEMBLY. *TW
ONP/94B56
Dec 1, 1994
116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
CORROSION BETWEEN THE TAMPER SENSOR AND THE IGNITION SWITCH CASTING MAY CAUSE FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM. *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
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 (current) | 5 | 113 | |
| 1991 | 3 | 37 | View |
| 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 |