1990 FORD ECONOLINE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
38
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE
The 1990 FORD ECONOLINE has received a total of 38 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (6 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (5 complaints), and Wheels (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE, potentially affecting up to 487,010 vehicles.
Recall 93V073000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 25,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence: SEPARATION OF THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAMECAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.
View full details →Recall 91V172000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 1,010 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.
Consequence: FAILURE TO MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 PLACETHE SEAT OCCUPANTS IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
Remedy: THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
View full details →Recall 91V146000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
| 350,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
View full details →Recall 90V101000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
| 111,000 vehicles affected
Defect: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence: WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE
38 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CONCRETE GUARD RAIL. *AK *SCC *JB
CONSUMER NOTICED A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. SAW GAS POURING OUT OF GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN REPLACED FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. *AK
CONSUMER NOTICED A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. SAW GAS POURING OUT OF GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN REPLACED FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FAN BELTS SNAP CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE BRAKE POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED
GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK. CONSUMER CAN BE RIDING DOWN THE STREET AND AUTOMOBILE WILL CUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN RIDING ON REAR TANK ONLY.*AK
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9568 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 FORD ECONOLINE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD ECONOLINE
- 1985 FORD ECONOLINE — 15 complaints
- 1986 FORD ECONOLINE — 7 complaints
- 1987 FORD ECONOLINE — 19 complaints
- 1988 FORD ECONOLINE — 33 complaints
- 1989 FORD ECONOLINE — 41 complaints
- 1990 FORD ECONOLINE (current)
- 1991 FORD ECONOLINE — 37 complaints
- 1992 FORD ECONOLINE — 113 complaints
- 1993 FORD ECONOLINE — 71 complaints
- 1994 FORD ECONOLINE — 164 complaints
- 1995 FORD ECONOLINE — 98 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints