2000 FORD ECONOLINE
5 recalls, 46 complaints - 84 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.
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
4 crashes 5 fires 11 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 4 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 27, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2000 FORD ECONOLINE VAN INCLUDED IN A RECALL BUT THE VEHICLE WAS ALREADY BURNED DUE TO THE DEFECT. *KB
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 4, 2008
Incident date: Aug 25, 2007
REC'D NOTIFICATION OF A SAFETY RECALL DATED AUGUST 2007, RECALL # 0S28 I HAVE CALLED REPEATEDLY REGARDING THIS REPAIR, BUT THEY STATE THE REQUIRED PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. AS OF TODAY I WAS INFORMED THAT IT WILL BE AT LEAST JUNE 2008 WHEN THIS CAN BE DONE. A 10 MONTH WAIT FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 17, 2008
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 ECONOLINE VAN. SHE RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST 2007. SHE NOTIFIED THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY ADVISED HER TO CALL PERIODICALLY TO SEE IF THE PART WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS NOT DISCONNECTED;... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 5, 2008
Incident date: Aug 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE 150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALERS IN HIS STATE ADVISED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2008; HOWEVER, THEY ONLY HAVE PARTS TO REDO THE PREVIOUS REPAIR.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 4, 2008
Incident date: Aug 16, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN AUGUST OF 2007. SINCE THAT TIME, HE HAS BEEN CALLING FORD EVERY SINCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Jan 3, 2008
Incident date: Jan 3, 2008
RECALL ON SCDS FORD MTR CO. AUGUST 2007. AS OF TODATE THIS PART IS STILL NOT AVAILBLE. *CN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 2, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2000 FORD ECONOLINE WITH RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE PARTS WERE BACK ORDERED. HE KEPT CALLING BACK AND WAS FINALLY TOLD THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN APRIL 2008. *KB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 4, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY OF 2007 FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL. SHE RECEIVED ANOTHER RECALL NOTICE IN DECEMBER STATING THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FORD RECALL NUMBER WAS 05S28. THER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 7, 2007
Incident date: Aug 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. THE PART THAT IS ON RECALL IS NOT READY OR IN-STOCK TO GET HIS CAR FIXED IN A REASONABLE TIME UNTIL DECEMBER 2007. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME. UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE COIL PACK, HOWEVER, IT FAILED AFTER 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINS PARKED MOSTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
STRUCTURE
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Jun 22, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
WATER LEAKING INTO FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE, DAMAGING CARPETING AND CAUSING MILDEW DAMAGE...HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND SOURCE OF LEAK...BUT DAMPNESS OCCURS EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT BEING DRIVEN, EVERY TIME IT RAINS OR SNOWS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Feb 20, 2005
Incident date: Dec 28, 2004
WINDSHIELD WIPER FUSE (30 AMP INSIDE FUSE PANEL) KEEPS BLOWING. THERE WAS NO EVENT EXCEPT A SMALL BUMP ( SMALL BUMP ) IN THE ROAD. THIS CAUSED RADIO TO POWER OFF FOR SECOND THEN COME BACK ON. SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING OUT FROM UNDER STEERING SIDE DASH. I REFUSED, AND WIPERS WOULD WORK UNTIL I ANY MINOR ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Apr 19, 2004
Incident date: Apr 14, 2004
FRONT WELD AT UNIVERSAL JOINT, FAILED CAUSING DRIVESHAFT TO DROP TO THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. EXAMINATION OF THE FAILED COMPONENTS SUGGESTS A LIKELY FATIGUE FAILURE CAUSED BY A POOR WELD. WELD CONTAINED SPHERE-SHAPED PORES AND WAS NOT CENTERED ON THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE U... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Feb 9, 2004
Incident date: Dec 31, 2003
CONSUMER HEARD A FUNNY NOISE WHILE DRIVING, AND WAS TOLD BY PASSING MOTORIST THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS SHIMMYING BACK AND FORTH, AND WAS READY TO FALL OFF. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY INDICATED THAT A LUG BROKE. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 22, 2003
Incident date: Oct 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH LEFT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK *NLM
SUSPENSION
Sep 26, 2003
Incident date: Feb 8, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK DUE TO THE VEHICLE FISHTAILING THERE WAS A CRASH. *JB *NM
Crash
6 injured
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Nov 18, 2002
Incident date: Sep 14, 2000
THE VAN SMELLED OF BURNING RUBBER SEVERAL TIMES DURING MY 1000 MILE DEER HUNTING TRIP TO WEST VIRGINIA. I STOPPED AT MY NEPHEW JOHN DAILEY'S HOME (A DEPUTY SHERRIF IN PUTNAM COUNTY WV)TO UNLOAD MY GUNS AND A FEW MAJOR ITEMS. I INFORMED HIM I SMELLED BURNING RUBBER IN MY VAN AND WAS TAKING IT TO TH... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Jun 15, 2002
WHILE PROCEEDING SLOWLY, APPROX. 3 MPH, MOVING UP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, STEERING WHEEL JERKED TO THE LEFT, FELT SLACK WITH SOME SLIGHT VIBRATION & POPPING AT , AND WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKES IT ALMOST SEEMED AS THOSE THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. PEDAL WOULD ONLY DEPRESS APPROX 1/4 , WITH SOME VIBRATION IN P... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 6, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
WHEN BRAKING CONSUMER'S FOOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FOOT REST AND INTERFERED WITH BRAKING PRESSURE OF BRAKE PEDAL. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN
Jan 16, 2002
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTENTLY FAILS, AND DRIVER CANNOT DETERMINE THE SPEED AT WHICH VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. DURATION OF FAILURE WILL LAST FOR A FEW MINUTES OR FOR LONGER THAN A WEEK. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE AT 34,000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM FIRST APPEARED, AN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Nov 7, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE IS VIBRATION ,AND VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE OR MADE ANY ADJUSTMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 7, 2001
Incident date: Nov 1, 2001
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE IS VIBRATION ,AND VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AND/OR RIGHT. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE OR MADE ANY ADJUSTMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Sep 12, 2001
Incident date: Jul 30, 2001
CONVERSION PART THAT WAS PUT ON BY THE DEALER HAS FALLEN OFF. CONSUMER THESE PARTS WERE FOR BUMPER COVER. CONSUMER FELT THEY WERE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUSED BUMPER COVER TO FALL OFF IN RAIN WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. CONSUMER RAN IT OVER AND ALMOST HIT A GUARD RAIL. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE COVER WA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 2, 2001
Incident date: Mar 13, 2001
CONSUMER STATES TRANSMISSION JERKS AND RATTLES AND THERE IS ALSO A VIBRATION, 30 DAYS OF ATTEMPTED REPAIR, HOWEVER VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
May 11, 2001
Incident date: Apr 9, 2001
THERE IS A VOLUNTARY RECALL OR I THINK A TSB ABOUT INSULATOR IN FUEL SYSTEM THAT WAS RECALLED. BUT WHEN CONTACTING DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT PARTS WERE NOT IN YET. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 13, 2001
AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING VEHICLE, POLICE KNOCKED ON CONSUMER'S HOUSE DOOR TO ALERT HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT FIRE HAD STARTED IN ENGINE THROUGH DASHBOARD INTO PASSENGER'S SEAT.*AK *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 30, 2001
Incident date: Apr 13, 2001
AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING VEHICLE, POLICE KNOCKED ON CONSUMER'S HOUSE DOOR TO ALERT HIM THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID THAT FIRE HAD STARTED IN ENGINE THROUGH DASHBOARD INTO PASSENGER'S SEAT.*AK *SLC
Fire
SUSPENSION
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
VEHICLE VIBRATES AT ANY SPEED. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAS TRIED TO CHANGE TIRES, AND SOME OTHER PARTS OF VEHICLE, BUT WITH NO SUCCESS.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 7, 2001
VEHICLE TRACKS IN A SLIGHTLY SIDEWAYS OR "DOGGIE" MANNER WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. FRONT ALIGNMENT HAS BEEN CHECKED WITH NO CHANGE. VEHICLE TRACKS IN SAME WAY WHETHER LOADED OR EMPTY OF WEIGHT. VEHICLE CAN BE VIDEOTAPED AND EASILY SEEN OF THE PROBLEM.. ALSO I HAVE NOTICED A NUMBER OF OTHER ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
ROLLED VAN, ALSO HEAD ON WITH LARGE TREE. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. SEAT BELTS LOOSENED A LOT.*AK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 31, 2001
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
ROLLED VAN, ALSO HEAD ON WITH LARGE TREE. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. SEAT BELTS LOOSENED A LOT.*AK
Crash
2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 23, 2001
CONSUMER INSTALLED LIFT EQUIPMENT, HOWEVER THE LIFT INSTALLATION CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO BECOME TOO CLOSE TO THE CONSUMER, POSSIBLE INJURY IF AIR BAG DEPLOYS, DESIGN OF THE EQUIPMENT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY IN THE VEHICLE. *MJS
STRUCTURE
Jan 12, 2001
Incident date: Sep 22, 2000
POOR DESIGN AND MATERIAL OF RUNNING BOARD; PLASTIC RIVET IS CONSTENTLY BREAKIN. ; DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2000
Incident date: Dec 8, 2000
WHILE USING REAR DEFOGGER HEATER WILL BLOW HOT AIR JUST IN FRONT, NOT IN REAR. EVEN WHEN HEAT IS ON, IT WILL NOT WORK WELL. *AK *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 25, 2000
VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH NON ADJUSTABLE CAMBER BUSHINGS, CAUSING OUTER TIRE WEAR IN THE FRONT TIRES. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 24, 2000
VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH NON ADJUSTABLE CAMBER BUSHINGS, CAUSING OUTER TIRE WEAR IN THE FRONT TIRES. *SLC
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 17, 2000
MICHELIN LTX TIRE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE OUTER TIRE WEAR DUE TO THE NON ADJUSTABLE CAMBER SLEEVES, DEALER REPLACED WITH ADJUSTABLE ONES AND THE PROBLEM NO LONGER EXISTS. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
NOTICED A TIRE SEPARATION DEFECT DURING PRE TRIP INSPECTION, REMOVED TIRE FROM SERVICE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VD1L 1XD TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)
SUSPENSION
Aug 2, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AND UPON DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT HAND SIDE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Jun 16, 2000
Incident date: Jun 15, 2000
QUICK RELEASE SOFA BED: CHILD WAS TRAPPED BETWEEN SOFA BED AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER FELT THAT CHILD COULD HAVE BEEN CRUSHED, AND THAT CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE DEVISE. NEEDED A SAFETY DEVISE, MAYBE AN ON AND OFF SWITCH. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Mar 14, 2000
Incident date: Feb 18, 2000
BY SETTING THE MIRROR IN A LOWER POSITION DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE A VEHICLE COMING UP ON THE SIDE OF HIM. WHILE BY SETTING THE MIRROR IN A UPPER POSITION, DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE VEHICLE PARALLEL/ BESIDE HIS VEHICLE. BOTH INCIDENTS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 7, 2000
THE STEERING WHEEL BLOCKS THE DRIVERS LINE OF SIGHT TO THE SPEEDOMETER. NO ADJUSTMENT TO THE SEAT HELPS. I'M 5'11" TALL AND CAN NOT SEE THE INDICATOR ABOVE 30 AND BELOW 75MPH. FORD SAYS IT CAN'T BE FIXED AND TO BUY ONE THE NEXT TIME WITH A TILT STEERING WHEEL.I AM AFRAID MYSELF OR ONE OF MY DRIVERS ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD ECONOLINE
84 manufacturer communications from 78 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 10 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 4 |
| 103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 4 |
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
TSB T2007-03
Sep 18, 2007
350000 EQUIPMENT
MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE.
TSB T2007-03
Sep 18, 2007
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE.
17467
Jan 1, 2005
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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
032136
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE ON 7.3L DIESEL VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS - SERVICE TIP. *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
16480
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *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
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
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
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
16683
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *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
15851
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *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
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
0158
Mar 19, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING OR CLICKING TYPE NOISE IN FIRST GEAR. *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
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
0116
Jan 22, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY PRODUCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, ROUGH IDLE, A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0350 - P0360 STORED IN MEMORY. *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
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
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
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
00183
Sep 4, 2000
075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING OR WEEPING COOLANT FROM PASSENGER SIDE GASKET AT RIGHT REAR CORNER OF HEAD-TO-MANIFOLD JOINT. *JB
14350
Sep 1, 2000
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT SHAFT SEAL LEAKAGE. *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
00142
Jul 10, 2000
100000 POWER TRAIN
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *JB
00122
Jun 12, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *TT
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
14079
Apr 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518. **MR
8575
Apr 1, 2000
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518. **MR
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
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
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
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
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
8190
Feb 1, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANY OF P0350 - P0358 COIL (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES), CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, AND ROUGH IDLE. *TT
8077
Feb 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ANY OF P0350 THROUGH P0358 COIL DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND ROUGH IDLE UNDER COLD START CONDITIONS. *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
14079
Jan 1, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L AND 3.8L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1518. *TT
13779
Jan 1, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 10/24/99 AND 11/8/99 EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L POWERSTROKE ENGINE THAT HAVE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CERTIFIED, MAY EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY AND CIRCUIT BOARD CONCERNS DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION. *MJS
13793
Jan 1, 2000
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
VEHICLES WITH 7.3L DIESEL AND APCM (AUXILIARY POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE), MAY HAVE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE APCM KIT THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE MODEL YEAR IMPROVED CENTER CONSOLE. *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
14350
Jan 1, 2000
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A WATER PUMP SHAFT SEAL LEAK. *TT
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
7967
Jan 1, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
A DEAD BATTERY AND CIRCUIT BOARD CONCERNS DURING PREDELIVERY INSPECTION.
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.
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
99242
Nov 15, 1999
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION ON REPLACING AND / OR REPAIRING MALFUNCTIONING (DOOR, IGNITION AND DECKLID) LOCKS. *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
7475
Nov 1, 1999
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 73L 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
992111
Oct 18, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR ORANGE SERVICE TAGGED 4T100 TRANSMISSIONS. *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
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
7263
Oct 1, 1999
034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *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
13367
Oct 1, 1999
034430 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
SOME VEHICLES WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY EXHIBIT BRAKE SQUEAL NOISE. *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
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
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
13254
Sep 1, 1999
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION REGARDING FUEL CACKLE. *MJS
13180
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CAMSHAFT POSITION (CMP) SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL CHART. *MJS
6997
Sep 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME SERVICE MANUALS MAY LIST THE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR VEHICLES WITH VARIOUS ENGINE SIZES. *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
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
13114
Aug 1, 1999
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MEDIUM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT EXHIBITING FUEL CACKLE. *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
991412
Jul 12, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR GREEN SERVICE TAGGED 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
6402
Jun 1, 1999
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION ON THE NEW MUSTANG, COBRA R AND ECONOLINED FEATURED ON THE NEXT SPOTLIGHT ON QSF SHOW. *TT
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 (current) | 5 | 46 | |
| 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 | 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 |