2002 FORD ECONOLINE

4 recalls, 25 complaints - 26 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.
42,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
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.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
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.
225,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
03V282000 Aug 5, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB WITH THE SCHOOL BUS OPTION, TWO BRACKETS AND TWO OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE MISSING IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE CRASH PERFORMANCE.
Remedy
FORD WILL SEND TECHNICIANS TO THE OWNER'S LOCATION TO INSPECT AND ADD THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGERS AS REQUIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
64 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

25 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
ENGINE2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
ENGINE Oct 14, 2017
Incident date: Oct 12, 2017
LEFT HOUSE FOR VACATION, GOT 75 MILES AWAY AT 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, AND ENGINE STARTED MAKING A POPPING SOUND. PULLED OFF ROAD AND CALLED A NEARBY MOBILE REPAIR COMPANY. THEY SENT OUT A MECHANIC, HE DIAGNOSED A BLOWN OUT SPARK PLUG, AND SAID THIS WAS COMMON FOR THE FORD V-10. MADE IT TO HIS SHOP... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 20, 2014
Incident date: Oct 15, 2013
DRIVING VAN ON HIGHWAY WHEN VAN BEGAN SMOKING. THEN FIRE. EVERYTHING WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. *TR
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 18, 2012
Incident date: Oct 8, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ECONOLINE E-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR END OF THE FUEL TANK HAD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 16, 2012
Incident date: Jul 12, 2012
TOOK THE VAN TO THE STORE. UPON RETURNING FROM STORE STARTED THE VAN, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION AS IF A BOMB WENT OFF. EVERYONE LOOKED BECAUSE IT WAS SO LOUD. TURNED THE VAN OFF AND RESTARTED IT. IT SOUNDED LIKE A DRAG CAR AT THE TRACK, NO EXHAUST SYSTEM AT ALL. TOOK COW OFF AND LOOKED INSIDE, FOUN... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 21, 2012
Incident date: May 6, 2012
FUEL PUMP FAILED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ON 101 SOUTH ON THE WALDO GRADE APPROACHING THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE. VEHICLE LOST POWER HALF WAY UP THE GRADE AND SLOWED TO 10 MPH. LIMPED VEHICLE TO OFF RAMP. I AM AN ASE CERTIFIED MASTER MECHANIC, I ALSO HOLD MY CALIFORNIA SMOG LICENSE. I'VE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 13, 2011
Incident date: Jun 10, 2011
2002 FORD VAN - BLOWN SPARK PLUG. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 13, 2011
Incident date: Jun 11, 2010
2002 FORD VAN - BLOWN SPARK PLUG. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 13, 2011
Incident date: Mar 12, 2010
2002 FORD VAN - BLOWN SPARK PLUG. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 11, 2010
Incident date: Jan 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD ECONOLINE(NA). WHILE DRIVING AND ENGAGING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE WARNING LIGHT CAME. THERE WAS ALSO NOISE UNDER THE HOOD OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND WAITED FOR AN HOUR TO RESTA... Read more
Fire
TIRES Jun 3, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ECONOLINE. THE VEHICLE HAS B.F. GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TA ALL TERRAIN TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2007 AND HAVE BEEN ON THE VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE LESS THAN TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 29, 2008
Incident date: Feb 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL REPAIR NOTICE STATING THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PARTS HAD ARRIVED. WHEN HE CALLED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERS, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR TWO MONTHS. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 21, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
A SAFETY RECALL WAS ISSUED AUG 2007 ON FORD VEHICLES FOR THE SPEED CONTROL WHICH MAY CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE VEHICLE (2002 BT CRUISER) IN FOR REPAIR OVER THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. APPARENTLY THERE IS A NATIONAL BAC... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Dec 14, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER ORIGINALLY STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER OF 2007. AS OF DECEMBER 14, 2007, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Nov 20, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) IN AUGUST OF 2007. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED ARRIVAL DATE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT WAS UNACCEPTABLE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Oct 17, 2007
Incident date: Aug 10, 2007
I CALLED ABOUT A RECALL ON MY FORD E-150 ECONOLINE VAN IN AUGUST AND WAS TOLD THE PART WAS NOT IN. I CALLED AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS STILL NOT IN AND I WOULD BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST BUT I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FIX A RECALL? *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Oct 17, 2007
Incident date: Aug 10, 2007
I CALLED ABOUT A RECALL ON MY FORD E-150 ECONOLINE VAN IN AUGUST AND WAS TOLD THE PART WAS NOT IN. I CALLED AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER AND WAS TOLD IT WAS STILL NOT IN AND I WOULD BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST BUT I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FIX A RECALL? *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Jul 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE LOCKED UP POSSIBLY DUE TO AN EXCESS OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE MECHANIC'S SHOP TO THE DEALER AND THEN TO THE CONTACT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 5, 2007
Incident date: Jul 7, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS BEING DEPRESSED. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE LOCKED UP POSSIBLY DUE TO AN EXCESS OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE MECHANIC'S SHOP TO THE DEALER AND THEN TO THE CONTACT... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS May 17, 2005
Incident date: Apr 30, 2005
FORD E-450 FRONT SHOCK TOWER CRACK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 3, 2005
Incident date: Dec 1, 2002
CONTACT STATES: IN WINTER WITH SNOW ON GROUND THERE IS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE ON DOWN GRADE WHEN THERE IS SLUSH OR SNOW ON THE ROAD. THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED 6 TIMES WHEN ROADS WERE SNOW COVERED. *AK THE SPARE TIRE CABLE HAD A BROKEN WIRE. *... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Feb 16, 2005
Incident date: Feb 16, 2005
WHILE TRAVELING NORMAL SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Sep 10, 2004
Incident date: Aug 17, 2004
CAMBER BUSHINGS WERE TOTALLY WORN OUT AFTER ONLY 27,000 MILES. FRONT DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES WERE WORN EXCESSIVELY ON THE INSIDE. REPLACE THE CAMBER BUSHINGS. THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Feb 9, 2004
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER REGARDING DEFECT RELATED TO THE 2001-2003 ECONOLINE 5.4L CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB. RECALL REPAIR COULD NOT BE PEFORMED DUE TO THE WAY THE BUMPER WAS MOUNTED ON VEHICLE.* LA *MR
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jul 1, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT STEERING WHEEL IS VERY SLIPPERY AND FEELS UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING AS IF WILL LOSE GRIP ON WHEEL AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE. WHEEL DOES NOT HAVE ANY FINGER "GROOVES" ON THE REAR.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 15, 2002
ENGINE FIRE. MR
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 FORD ECONOLINE

26 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
350000 EQUIPMENT2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
091110 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING1
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS1
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
CSP-48B01 May 26, 2008
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. UPDATED
CSP-48B01 May 26, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. UPDATED
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
02M01 Jun 1, 2004
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6
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
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
16697 Mar 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16697 Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
15912 May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SUBJECT REGARDING FAMILY OR REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM HANDLE CONCERNS. *TT
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
15593 Jan 1, 2002
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 11/29/01 AND 11/30/01 MAY EXHIBIT A SERPENTINE BELT SQUEAL. *TT
15271 Sep 1, 2001
091110 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG
01T04 Sep 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING IMRC SET SCREW WARRANTY REPAIR.*JB
01156 Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
15110 Aug 1, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM LOCK DOWN SCREWS. *SLC

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
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

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2017 1 7 View
2016 1 3 View
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2011 1 0 View
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2006 2 0 View
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2003 4 27 View
2002 (current) 4 25
2001 5 31 View
2000 5 46 View
1999 7 102 View
1998 4 61 View
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1995 6 98 View
1994 6 164 View
1993 5 71 View
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1991 3 37 View
1990 4 38 View
1989 2 41 View
1988 0 33 View
1987 5 19 View
1986 6 7 View
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