Structure Problems of Ford Econoline

Ford Econoline owners have reported 20 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Econoline


Recently reported Structure problems of Ford Econoline

The Structure problem

The contact stated that a dealer called montgomary Ford sold three 15 passenger vans to a public school called harmony community school.   Read details...

The Body problem

Van is leaking fuel from a crack where it contacts the frame member. This van was subject to a recall beginning April 19, 2001. I did not own the vehicle at that time, but apparently vehicle was not leaking so it was not fixed. I do not have the recall number.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

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   Read details...

The Paint problem

The roof on my 1996 Ford Econoline with mounted rack has paint that has peeled off and beginning rust, especially around the rack and edges of roof. It is a blue metallic paint and is separating from the primer, which I understand is a defect known as delamination caused by defective primer and   Read details...

The Roof And Pillar problem

Vehicle's roof separated from chassis while traveling at 40 mph. While driving 40 mph the van's roof separated from the chassis and fell onto the roadway behind the vehicle. The separated section included the fiberglass shell ad dome wiring.   Read details...




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