Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford Econoline, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2010
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1994 Ford Econoline - 100 complaints in its first 8 years (124 to date)
- 1997 Ford Econoline - 69 complaints in its first 8 years (79 to date)
- 1996 Ford Econoline - 64 complaints in its first 8 years (81 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1998 Ford Econoline - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (46 to date)
- 2000 Ford Econoline - 38 complaints in its first 8 years (39 to date)
- 1993 Ford Econoline - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (65 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Econoline | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Ford Econoline | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford Econoline | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford Econoline | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Ford Econoline | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Ford Econoline | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Ford Econoline | 22 | 19 | 2 |
| 2002 Ford Econoline | 23 | 15 | 2 |
| 2001 Ford Econoline | 28 | 21 | 3 |
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 39 | 38 | 3 |
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 84 | 61 | 5 |
| 1998 Ford Econoline | 46 | 35 | 2 |
| 1997 Ford Econoline | 79 | 69 | 2 |
| 1996 Ford Econoline | 81 | 64 | 3 |
| 1995 Ford Econoline | 73 | 63 | 4 |
| 1994 Ford Econoline | 124 | 100 | 4 |
| 1993 Ford Econoline | 65 | 50 | 3 |
| 1992 Ford Econoline | 83 | 60 | 3 |
| 1991 Ford Econoline | 24 | 17 | 3 |
| 1990 Ford Econoline | 30 | 18 | 4 |
| 1989 Ford Econoline | 32 | 16 | 2 |
| 1988 Ford Econoline | 22 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 Ford Econoline | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| 1986 Ford Econoline | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 1985 Ford Econoline | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| 1984 Ford Econoline | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 1983 Ford Econoline | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1982 Ford Econoline | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V726000 | 2026 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Econoline vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system blower motor may fail, which can cause the... |
| 25V572000 | 2017-2019 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit... |
| 19V428000 | 2018-2019 | Equipment | Unicell Body Company Inc. (Unicell) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna, 2018-2019 Hino 155, Ford Econoline and Transit and Isuzu NPR, and 2018 Ram... |
| 19V432000 | 2009-2016 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation... |
| 08V663000 | 2005-2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 169 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR... |
| 08V662000 | 2005-2007 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | SUNSET VANS IS RECALLING 267 MY 2005-2007 ECONOLINE, G SERIES AND SPRINTER TRUCKS BUILT ON DODGE, FORD AND CHEVROLET CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH RICON PLATFORM STYLE WHEELCHAIR... |
| 08V051000 | 1992-2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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... |
| 06V286000 | 1994-1996 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 03V282000 | 2001-2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 00V304000 | 2001 | Child Seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CREW VANS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE DESIGNATED AS TRUCKS,... |
| 00V284000 | 1998-2000 | Equipment | 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. |
| 00V115000 | 1999-2000 | Wheels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS. |
| 99V046000 | 1999 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE "60/40" HINGED SIDE CARGO DOORS. |
| 98V257000 | 1999 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. |
| 98V062000 | 1995 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PASSENGER VANS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS. THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE FUEL LINE WHICH, OVER TIME, CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE... |
| 96V214000 | 1996 | Parking Brake | THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20% GRADE WITH FOOT PEDAL EFFORTS OF 125 POUNDS OR LESS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 96V193000 | 1997 | Electrical System | THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTACTING AND BEING DAMAGED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT. |
| 95V058000 | 1995 | Parking Brake | THE PARKING BRAKE FRONT CABLES WERE BUILT LONGER THAN APPROPRIATE THAT REDUCES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FAILS TO FULLY COMPLY WITH ALL... |
| 94V128000 | 1993-1994 | Interior Lighting | THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE. |
| 93V194000 | 1994 | Parking Brake | THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE APPLICATION FORCE FOR A FOOT OPERATED CONTROL SYSTEM SHOULD NOT EXCEED 125 POUNDS TO HOLD... |
| 93V100000 | 1992-1993 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE FUEL FILLER HOSE OR FUEL FILLER VENT HOSE WAS DAMAGED BY A DRILL BIT USED TO INSTALL THE DSO PACKAGE ATTACHING HARDWARE ONTO THE FLOOR PAN. |
| 93V073000 | 1990-1991 | Suspension | THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. |
| 92V123000 | 1992 | Equipment | THE TIRE CERTIFICATION LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE TIRE REQUIREMENTS AS P235/75R15 SL (STANDARD LOAD), RATHER THAN AS P235/75R15 XL (EXTRA LOAD). |
| 91V172000 | 1990-1991 | Seat Belts | THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210. |
| 91V146000 | 1989-1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline | THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP. |
| 90V101000 | 1989-1990 | Power Train | UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE. |
| 87V144000 | 1983-1987 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO EXCESSIVE UNDERHOOD TEMPERATURES AND FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURES IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS. |
| 87V139000 | 1986-1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
| 87V113000 | 1983-1987 | Engine And Engine Cooling | EXPULSION OF FUEL DUE TO OVERPRESSURIZATION. |
| 87V111000 | 1984-1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline | FUEL LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK IN THE AREA OF THE VAPOR VALVE GROMMET. GROMMET MAY SPLIT DUE TO COMPRESSIVE LOAD WHEN INSTALLED IN THE FUEL TANK. |