There have been 54 safety recalls for the Ford Econoline. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Ford Econoline.
In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Ford E-150, 1999 Ford E-250, 1999 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford Econoline |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Ford E-350, 1999 Ford Econoline |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If there is fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, fire could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Ford Econoline |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: 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 to the fuel line causing fuel leakage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Ford Club Wagon, 1996 Ford Econoline |
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
| Recall Summary: 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. 105, "hydraulic brake systems. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the battery cable or starter wire insulation is damaged by such contact, a short to ground can occur resulting in overheating of the wiring and possible ignition of surrounding components.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Ford Econoline |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: The battery cable harness does not have adequate protection from contacting and being damaged by the right engine mount. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 16, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 169 |
| Dec. 15, 2008 | Adaptive Equipment | 267 |
| Feb. 4, 2008 | Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control | 225,000 |
| Aug. 1, 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,200,000 |
| Aug. 5, 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 64 |
| Oct. 4, 2000 | Child Seat | 12 |
| Sep. 21, 2000 | Equipment:other:labels | 4,500 |
| Apr. 19, 2000 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 3,300 |
| Mar. 15, 1999 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 2,893 |
| Oct. 14, 1998 | Power Train:manual Transmission | 350 |
| Mar. 19, 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 20,000 |
| Oct. 28, 1996 | Parking Brake:conventional | 53,400 |
| Oct. 2, 1996 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 5,000 |
| Mar. 22, 1995 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 290 |
| Jul. 11, 1994 | Interior Lighting | 6,088 |
| Nov. 23, 1993 | Parking Brake:conventional | 106 |
| Jun. 8, 1993 | Gasoline Fuel System | 1,235 |
| Apr. 27, 1993 | Suspension:rear:shock Absorber | 25,000 |
| Aug. 24, 1992 | Equipment:other:labels | 29,052 |
| May. 4, 1992 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,010 |
| Sep. 4, 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices | 350,000 |
| Jun. 1, 1990 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) | 111,000 |
| Sep. 9, 1987 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 188,000 |
| Sep. 4, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 3,600,000 |
| Jul. 21, 1987 | Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control | 16,000 |
| Jul. 16, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 250 |
| Jul. 15, 1986 | Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection | 70,125 |
| May. 14, 1985 | Diesel Fuel System | 8,500 |
| Oct. 2, 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline:carburetor System | 85,000 |
| Jan. 7, 1984 | Wheel | 1,050 |
| Mar. 7, 1983 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 98,162 |
| Dec. 13, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 650 |
| Jan. 13, 1982 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 378 |
| Sep. 9, 1981 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 115 |
| Apr. 1, 1981 | Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator | 1,650 |
| Sep. 19, 1980 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 10,000 |
| Jun. 9, 1980 | Wheels:center Section | 12,500 |
| Dec. 18, 1979 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 80,000 |
| Aug. 7, 1979 | Wheel | 22,500 |
| Jun. 19, 1979 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 12,000 |
| Jun. 19, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 75,000 |
| May. 15, 1979 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 82,000 |
| Dec. 21, 1978 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 20,000 |
| Nov. 27, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 7,000 |
| Sep. 15, 1978 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 22,000 |
| Oct. 25, 1977 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift | 19,000 |
| Jun. 27, 1977 | Unknown Or Other | 252,000 |
| Nov. 23, 1976 | Equipment:other:labels | 12,500 |
| Nov. 7, 1972 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 32,088 |
| Aug. 2, 1971 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 765 |
| May. 7, 1969 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 80,700 |
| Mar. 24, 1969 | Seats | 16,400 |
| Sep. 30, 1968 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 37,750 |
| May. 10, 1967 | Suspension | 16,000 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2007 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 2006 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 2005 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 2003 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 2002 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 2001 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 2000 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 5 |
| 1998 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 1997 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 1996 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 1995 Ford Econoline | 4 |
| 1994 Ford Econoline | 4 |
| 1993 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 1992 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 1991 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 1990 Ford Econoline | 4 |
| 1989 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 1987 Ford Econoline | 4 |
| 1986 Ford Econoline | 5 |
| 1985 Ford Econoline | 5 |
| 1984 Ford Econoline | 6 |
| 1983 Ford Econoline | 5 |
| 1982 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 1981 Ford Econoline | 1 |
| 1980 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 1979 Ford Econoline | 7 |
| 1978 Ford Econoline | 1 |
| 1977 Ford Econoline | 2 |
| 1976 Ford Econoline | 1 |
| 1975 Ford Econoline | 1 |
| 1972 Ford Econoline | 1 |
| 1971 Ford Econoline | 1 |
| 1969 Ford Econoline | 3 |
| 1967 Ford Econoline | 1 |