1999 FORD ECONOLINE
7 recalls, 102 complaints - 149 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.
00V284000 Sep 21, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS T... Read more
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY W... Read more
00V115000 Apr 19, 2000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THERE CAN BE AN INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD TO ATTACH THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE, RESULTING IN NOISE, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND HUB, OR IN EXTREME CASES, LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS.
99V046000 Mar 15, 1999
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE "60/40" HINGED SIDE CARGO DOORS. THE STRIKERS FOR THE 60/40 DOOR SINGLE LATCH SYSTEM WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN STRESS CRACKS AT THE STRIKER WIRE LOWER STAKE JOINT. STRIKERS WITH STRESS CRACKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LO... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER.
98V257000 Oct 14, 1998
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.
Complaint Statistics
102 total complaints
13 crashes 5 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 |
| TIRES | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 27, 2018
Incident date: May 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONO RV S-DUTY EQUIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE, MODEL MR5493G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO OVEN CIRCUIT RECALL NUMBER: 03E044400. A NEIGHBOR ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RV WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE MICROWAVE CAUSED THE FI... Read more
Fire
1 injured
EQUIPMENT
Feb 27, 2018
Incident date: May 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONO RV S-DUTY EQUIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE, MODEL MR5493G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO OVEN CIRCUIT RECALL NUMBER: 03E044400. A NEIGHBOR ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RV WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE MICROWAVE CAUSED THE FI... Read more
Fire
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 17, 2016
Incident date: May 17, 2016
VAN IS LEAKING FUEL WHEN I ATTEMPT TO FILL THE TANK.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Oct 27, 2014
Incident date: Oct 10, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS PROPANE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN PROPANE TANK NEEDED TO BE LIFTED OFF THE SPRING. ... Read more
TIRES
Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Sep 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE 350 EQUIPPED WITH KELLY TIRES, TIRE LINE: SAFARI LT, TIRE SIZE LT23585R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND THE SOUND OF METAL BEING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 9, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE AND THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE SOURCE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 26, 2013
Incident date: Aug 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A METAL STRAP CUTTING INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXI... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2012
Incident date: Dec 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E250 VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING TO CAPACITY, THE FUEL FILLER SHUT OFF FAILED, CAUSING GASOLINE FUEL TO SPILL BACK OUT ONTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 13, 2012
Incident date: Nov 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER REFUELING, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE D... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 13, 2012
Incident date: Nov 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER REFUELING, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V114000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE D... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 30, 2011
Incident date: Oct 28, 2011
MY FORD E350 1999 MADE A LOUD FLAPPING NOISE AS I WAS LEAVING MY HOME. I PULLED RIGHT BACK INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. I FOUND OUT THAT THE #2 SPARK PLUG HAD COMPLETELY BLOWN OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED ON ANY VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 6, 2011
Incident date: Sep 5, 2011
THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN TWO WEEKS AND THIS TIME HAD A SMALL FIRE THAT WAS PUT OUT RIGHT AWAY THAT COULD HAVE BEEN REAL TROUBLE AS WE HAD 9 PEOPLE IN THE MOTORHOME AT THE TIME. *TR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 29, 2011
Incident date: Apr 27, 2011
WELL IT GOES LIKE THIS, NEW PLUGS AND COIL PACKS WHERE INSTALLED AT DEAN ARBOUR FORD IN PINCONNING MICHIGAN IN MY 1999 E350 ECONOLINE VAN. SO THE ISSUE AT HAND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ ABOUT WAS IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF SAID PLUG OR PLUGS FROM WHAT I HAVE READ IN ANSWERS.COM FROM WHAT FORD MOTOR COMPAN... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Apr 28, 2011
Incident date: Mar 28, 2011
1999 FORD ECONOLINE 150, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT MILE POST 122 IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 LOST ITS LEFT REAR TIRE AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE NORTH BERM BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OF THE AXLE. THE PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND THE WHEEL BROKE OFF AROUND THE WHEEL WELL A... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 28, 2011
Incident date: Mar 28, 2011
1999 FORD ECONOLINE 150, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND AT MILE POST 122 IN THE CENTER LANE. UNIT 1 LOST ITS LEFT REAR TIRE AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE NORTH BERM BEFORE COMING TO REST. *BF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SHEARED OF THE AXLE. THE PLASTIC MOLDING AROUND THE WHEEL BROKE OFF AROUND THE WHEEL WELL A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 26, 2010
Incident date: Jan 25, 2010
OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER HEAD (GASKET) ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 14, 2009
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
HAVE A FORD 1999 ECONOLINE VAN WITH A TRITON ENGINE, HAVE SO FAR BLOWN X3 SPARKPLUGS, ALL FIXED. *TR
SEATS
May 27, 2009
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CONVERSION SEAT RECLINES TO AN UNSAFE POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED STRUCTURAL DAMAGE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER WAS DELEGATE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME ANY RESP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 21, 2008
Incident date: Jun 28, 2008
I WAS DRIVING FROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA WHEN I ALMOST GOT HOME THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON THE BACK OF THE CAR WHERE THE WHEEL ARE, ON MY PASSENGER SIDE. *TR
Fire
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 3, 2008
Incident date: Oct 6, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE IS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE INSULATED PADS THAT PROTECT THE GAS TANK FROM BEING DAMAGED. THE PADS ARE RUBBING METAL TO METAL AND CAUSE THE GAS TANK TO CRACK AND LEA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 8, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 FORD ECONOLINE 250 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEAR ITEM. HE HAS HAD ALL WORK DONE BY FORD. FORD WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR COST. HE STATES THAT IF SOMETHING IS WRONG IT IS FORD'S FAULT. *KB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Apr 2, 2008
Incident date: Jul 2, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HE PURCHASED A NEW VACUUM PUMP AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 04/22/08. *LJ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 4, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 FORD ECONOLINE WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER ONLY DEACTIVATED THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH BUT DID NOT REPLACE IT. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS SHOULD BE IN AROUND THE SECOND QUARTER OF THE YEAR. *KB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 15, 2008
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME, AND HE HAS BEEN INFORMED EVERY MONTH THEREAFTER THAT THE PART WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MONT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 15, 2008
Incident date: Aug 15, 1999
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CHECKED WITH FORD EVERY THREE WEEKS AFTER THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AND WAS INFORMED EACH TIME THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 8, 2008
Incident date: Aug 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL NUMBER 05S28 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL). THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED, BUT THE PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 3, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000). THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MAY OR JUNE OF 2008. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE WAIT TI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 30, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1999 FORD ECONOLINE WITH SPEED CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALER TOLD HIM THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO MAKE REPAIR. *KB THE DEALER OFFERED TO DISCONNECT THE CRUISE CONTROL, BUT THE CONSUMER DECLINED BECAUSE HE DIDN'T FEEL THAT WAS AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM. (LAWYER WROTE I... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: Sep 1, 2007
1996 FORD ECONOLINE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED HE THEN PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. *KB THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FRONT TIRE, ROTOR, STEERING ARM AND FRONT QUARTER PANEL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 27, 2007
Incident date: Aug 30, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 05S28 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE HAS ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED SINCE AUGUST 30, 2007. THREE DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Aug 29, 2006
Incident date: Aug 29, 2006
THE RUSSELL FAMILY TRUST----I HAD A RECALL ON MY 1999 ECONOLINE MOTORHOME. I TOOK IT THIS MORNING TO THE FORD DEALER IN PURVIS MS TO GET IT CHECKED. HE SAID IT DID NOT HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON IT THAT THEY USUALLY CHECKED, AND HAD ME SIGN A WORK ORDER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *NM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Aug 29, 2006
Incident date: Aug 29, 2006
THE RUSSELL FAMILY TRUST----I HAD A RECALL ON MY 1999 ECONOLINE MOTORHOME. I TOOK IT THIS MORNING TO THE FORD DEALER IN PURVIS MS TO GET IT CHECKED. HE SAID IT DID NOT HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON IT THAT THEY USUALLY CHECKED, AND HAD ME SIGN A WORK ORDER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 30, 2005
Incident date: Nov 23, 2005
FORD TRITON 5.4L BLEW OUT #2 SPARK PLUG. REQUIRING CYL. HEAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $2680.61. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 19, 2005
Incident date: Sep 12, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 1999 FORD ECONOLINE 350 BLEW A SPARK PLUG AT 60 MPH. THIS BLEW OUT OF THE WHOLE MANIFOLD. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, AND THE PRICE THAT THE CONSUMER WAS QUOTED WAS AROUND $2500.00. THE CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH FORD. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT FOR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 9, 2005
Incident date: Mar 8, 2005
VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ANOTHER PROBLEM AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT FUEL TANK HAS A CRACK. THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE FUEL LINE CRACK NHTSA RECALL 01V114000.*AK
TIRES
Oct 20, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2004
TWO OF THE VEHICLE'S FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES BLEWOUT. *NM CONSUMER HAD TWO BLOWOUTS THE SAME DAY. VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE BLOWOUT. *TC
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O... Read more
Crash
SEAT BELTS
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: May 15, 2002
I BELIEVE INEFFECTIVE REPAIRS ARE BEING DONE AND ONLY THE SYMPTOMS ARE BEING TREATED. I HAVE TWO FAILED OIL PUMPS, THREE FAILED WATER PUMPS, A FAILED ALTERNATOR...AND THREE ATTEMPTS TO FIX VARIOUS OIL LEAKS....ALL WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. THE EXHAUST BOLTS THAT WERE PUT ON IN MAY, 2003 WEREN'T EVEN O... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 14, 2004
Incident date: Apr 5, 2004
WHILE BRAKING AT LOW SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
May 27, 2003
Incident date: May 27, 2003
I HAVE A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE CONVERSION VAN, THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS A CONSTANT GAS SMELL. I HAVE HAD IT OR TAKEN IT TO THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE VAN HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. *TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 1, 2002
Incident date: Aug 17, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND NO WARNING THE FUEL TANK HAD CRACK CAUSING FLUID TO LEAK OUT AND IT CAUSE A FIRE AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Sep 16, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, VEHICLE ACELLERATED SUDDENLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
SEATS
Aug 28, 2002
DRIVER'S SEAT GOES BACKWARD WHEN ACCELERATING. FORD HAS REPLACED TRACKS FOUR TIMES, AND PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. *AK
SUSPENSION
Mar 26, 2002
THE RADIUS ROD TO THE RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF, SEPARATED, WHATEVER, WHICH ALLOWED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO GO ITS OWN WAY. THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY LOST. WE WERE FORTUNATE IN THAT IT DID NOT SEPARATE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY SHORTLY BEFORE. THIS VS A CONVERSION VAN, SOLD BY F... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 25, 2000
RIZZO FORD REFUSED TO REPAIR IT AND THREW ME OUT SINCE I REPORTED THEM TO FORD 3 TIMES FOR INSUBORDINATION AND THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLING ME A [XXX]. THIS IS ALSO A CONVERSION VAN THAT I PURCHASED AT RIZZO, AND I STILL CANNOT FIND ANYONE TO WORK ON IT. IT FINALLY GOT "REPAIRED" BY COLONY FORD TRUCK... Read more
1 injured
TIRES
Feb 25, 2002
GOODYEAR IS REPLACING THESE TIRES ON 15 PASSENGER VANS. OUR VAN HAS THE IDENTICAL CHASSIS AND TIRES, BUT GOODYEAR IGNORES THEM. PLEASE HELP. WE TRAVEL TO ART SHOWS WITH AS MUCH OR MORE WEIGHT THEN A PASSENGER VAN. MOST OF OUR TRAVEL IS AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. ANY SUGGESTIONS?*AK (TIRESIZE: LT245/75R1... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
149 manufacturer communications from 141 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 20 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 8 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 5 |
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
17467
Jan 1, 2005
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
17406
Sep 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
04E10
May 1, 2004
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJ
17385
Nov 1, 2003
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT
032132
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK BUT NO START OR A HARD START/LONG CRANK CONDITION. *TT
032134
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) MAY ILLUMINATE WITH A FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1298 (INJECTOR DRIVE MODULE (IDM) FAILURE). *TT
032137
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PURCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *TT
032138
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812 MAY HAVE A INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) OIL AERATION READING THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFICATION. *TT
13621
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
16258
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT
16480
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *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
16916
Jun 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT
16683
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
16697
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16697
Mar 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
15871
May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
15686
Mar 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
15271
Sep 1, 2001
091110 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01146
Jul 23, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES AND OTHER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. THIS NOISE MAY SOUND LIKE A ROD KNOCK, BUT IT IS INTERMITTENT AND IT INCREASES I
011406
Jul 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. *TT
01119
Jun 11, 2001
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SOME VEHICLES WITH HIGH ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE SERVICE MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES ON VEHICLES PRODUCE BEFORE 2/6/2001. *TT
0147
Mar 5, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT
13820
Mar 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING A PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. A NEW CALIBRATION WAS RECENTLY RELEASED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED MIL DIAGNOSTIC AND TO CORRECT A 4R100 TRANSMISSION SURGE AT
14160
Mar 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0340 (CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR A CIRCUIT) STORED, ACCOMPANIED WITH A DRIVEABILITY CONCERN. *TT
00261
Dec 25, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
00239
Nov 13, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH POSSIBLE ELECTRONC DAMAGE OCCURING TO THE COMPUVALVE FROM VOLTAGE SPIKES BETWEEN THE COMPUVALVE CONNECTIONS WHEN CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE MAIN COMPUVALVE HARNESS C4025. *TT
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
00L05
Nov 1, 2000
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
THIS SERVICE ACTION REQUIRES THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO EMISSION CONTROL LABELS. *TT
00221
Oct 30, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINES AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0896812 (ENGINE BUILD DATE), MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION.*JB
14365
Sep 1, 2000
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS A NOISE AT INTIAL ENGINE STARTUP WHEN COLD FROM THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT. *JB
00154
Jul 24, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE WHINE-VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DANA 80 AXLES-5.4L/6.8L AND 7.3L. *JB
00154
Jul 24, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES WITH DANA 80 REAR AXLES MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF AXLE WHINE NOISE. *JB
14184
Jun 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3 DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE ROUGHNESS, MISSES, BUCK / JERK, HESITATION / STUMBLE, SURGE, LACK OF POWER, VARIOUS IDLE SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON, ETC. *TT
0068
Mar 20, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION JUST OFF IDLE AND OR MISFIRE CONCERS MAY BE PRESENT ON SOME VEHICLES ACCOMPANIED WITH A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS).
00610
Mar 20, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON THE 7.3L DIT ENGINES, ROTUNDA TOOL HAS ISSUED AN INJECTOR PERFORMANCE ANALYZER THAT MAY NOW BE PRUCHASED AS AN EFFECTIVE AID IN HELPING TO RESOLVE ROUGH IDLE CONCERNS. *MJS
00611
Mar 20, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME BI-FUEL VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPLACEMENT DURING SERVICE AND MAY NOT RUN ON CNG OR LPG., RECALIBRATION OF THE PCM/REPLACEMENT. *MJS
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
8260
Mar 1, 2000
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT
13934
Mar 1, 2000
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A-PILLAR SHEET METAL CRACKS AROUND FRONT DOOR HINGES; FRONT DOOR SKIN SEPARATES AND DOOR INNER SHEET METAL CRACKED AROUND FRONT HINGES; OR FRONT DOORS OPEN TOO FAR AND EXTEND INTO THE FRONT FENDERS. *TT
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
8046
Feb 1, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION ON REPROGRAMMING THE PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION. *TT
0022
Jan 29, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PARTICLE CONTAMINANTS, FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSIION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR, MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM IF NOT PROPERLY FLUSHED. *MJS
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
7895
Jan 1, 2000
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS.
13763
Jan 1, 2000
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *MJS
13820
Jan 1, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION REGARDING (NOT) TO REPROGRAM A PCM WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATION ON A PRE-DECEMBER 1998 BUILD DATE. *MJS
14184
Jan 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE THAT RUNS ROUGH, MISSES, BUCK / JERK, HESITATE / STUMBLE, SURGE, LACKS POWER, VARIOUS IDLE SYMPTOMS, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON. *TT
14310
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INCORRECT P1729 (4X4 LOW SWITCH) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IN CONTINUES MEMORY. *TT
996889
Dec 6, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON 7.3L DIT VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE KNOCK WHICH MAY BE PERCEIVED AS A ROD KNOCK. *TT
99236
Nov 15, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLEXPLATE REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
992311
Nov 15, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT OR LOW RANGE OF THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) SYSTEM. *TT
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *TT
7475
Nov 1, 1999
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 73L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT
13488
Nov 1, 1999
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH ENGINE IDLE. *TT
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
13367
Oct 1, 1999
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
99E03
Oct 1, 1999
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
EMISSION RECALL FOR VEHICLES THAT WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL FILLER-VALVE WHICH COULD LEAK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED WHICH CAN EXCEED EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS STANDARDS. *TT
7133
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL CACKLE IN WARM WEATHER AND / OR IN A HIGH ALTITUDE AREA. *TT
7239
Oct 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE BUILT MARCH 1, 1999 OR LATER MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) OF P0351 TO P0354. *TT
7263
Oct 1, 1999
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *TT
7310
Oct 1, 1999
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *TT
13311
Oct 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P0351 TO P0354. *TT
13317
Oct 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FUEL CACKLE IN WARM WEATHER AND / OR IN A HIGH ALTITUDE AREA. *TT
13398
Oct 1, 1999
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT FRONT BRAKE DUST SHIELDS MAY EXHIBIT PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO DAMAGED INNER WHEEL BEARING SEALS. *TT
99192
Sep 20, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ON SOME VEHICLES WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL, THE ENGINE MAY IDLE AT THE NORMAL ENGINE RPM BUT LACKS THE COLD ENGINE IDLE KICKER FUNCTION TO RAISE THE ENGINE RPM SIMILAR TO THOSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL. *TT
99194
Sep 20, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *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
99197
Sep 20, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
99185
Sep 6, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
99186
Sep 6, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT
991811
Sep 6, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STEPWELL COVER NOT FLUSH. *TT
6902
Sep 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0350 - P0354 FOR THE COIL SYSTEM. *TT
6910
Sep 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 5/19/1999 WITH THE 7.3L DIT WITH A ENGINE SERIAL # GREATER THAN 1039780 NOW HAVE A FILTER SCREEN ADDED TO THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL RESERVOIR. *TT
6999
Sep 1, 1999
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING E40D / 4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *TT
13180
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
13187
Sep 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING E40D/4R100 TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER FLOW TEST SPECIFICATION. *MJS
13215
Sep 1, 1999
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL CACKLE. *MJS
13254
Sep 1, 1999
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL CACKLE. *MJS
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
991612
Aug 9, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A HARD / NO / SLOW STARTING CONDITION. *TT
996701
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES WITH 5.4L ENGINES AND 9VZA-AH OR 9VZA-BL CALIBRATIONS MAY SET A MIL LIGHT WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE OF P1406 (DPFE DOWNSTREAM HOSE OFF OR PLUGGED). *TT
996835
Aug 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING VEHICLES WITH 4R100 TRANSMISSIONS EXHIBITING TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0715 / 0717 / 0718. *TT
996890
Aug 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN CHANGED BY MODIFIERS OR THE CUSTOMER. *TT
9913121
Aug 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINEERING IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING CONDITIONS WITH 4.6L EQUIPPED VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0350 - P0354. *TT
13077
Aug 1, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING TURBINE SHAFT SPEED (TSS) SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0715 / P0717 / AND P0718. *TT
13114
Aug 1, 1999
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT EXHIBITING FUEL CACKLE. *TT
13116
Aug 1, 1999
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SOME MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE KNOCK PERCEIVED TO BE FUEL CACKLE. *TT
13117
Aug 1, 1999
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
SOME VEHICLES WITH AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG LAMP MAY HAVE MODIFIED SEAT CONFIGURATIONS. *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
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
99147
Jul 12, 1999
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE BAY TECHNICAL SYSTEM (SBTS) AND NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER, AND TO UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INFORMATION CHARTS. *TT
991411
Jul 12, 1999
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRACK ON THE RIGHT REAR SIDE OF THE #1 CROSSMEMBER RESULTING IN A CREAKING NOISE WHILE TURNING THE WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES. *TT
99141
Jul 12, 1999
010000 STEERING
COMPLAINTS OF TIRE WEAR AND LOOSE FEELINGS IN THE STEERING SYSTEM. *TT
6383
Jul 1, 1999
106100 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L AND 4R70W TRANSMISION MAY EXHIBIT A FLUID LEAK AT THE EXTENSION HOUSING AREA. *TT
6505
Jul 1, 1999
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BRIEF INFORMATION ON REMOVING THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE ON NATURAL GAS VEHICLES. *TT
6538
Jul 1, 1999
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL 1, 1999 MAY HAVE A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A CLUNK FELT / HEARD IN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT
6581
Jul 1, 1999
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER DANA 80 OR S135 AXLE MAY EXHIBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE AXLE VENT TUBE DUE TO FLUID OVERFILL. *TT
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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 (current) | 7 | 102 | |
| 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 | 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 |