1994 FORD ECONOLINE Tires Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 1994 FORD ECONOLINE
3 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 FORD ECONOLINE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 FORD ECONOLINE VAN. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER WINTERMASTER TIRES, SIZE 235/75/R15. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS BLOWN. THERE WAS TREAD SEPARATION AND A LARGE PORTION OF THE STEEL BELT WAS EXPOSED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 74,800.
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HEARD THUMPING AND STARTED TO SLOW WHEN TIRE BLEW AND VAN BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. VAN PULLED ONTO DIRT SHOULDER (OF TWO LANE HIGHWAY) AND ALMOST FLIPPED.MANAGED TO GET BACK ONTO ROAD, SLOWED DOWN AND STOPPED. CHANGED TIRE. IT WAS DESTROYED. THE TREAD WAS SEPARATED, AND THE SIDEWALL BLOWN APART IN SEVERAL PLACES ON BOTH SIDES. THE RIM WAS UNDAMAGED TO MY EYE, AND THE BEAD NEAR THE RIM WAS ALSO UNDAMAGED. THE TIRE SHOP REMOVED THE TIRE, LOOKED FOR A CAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT BUT COULD FIND NONE. THE STEEL BELTS AND TREAD WERE COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM CARCASS AROUND 80% OF CIRCUMFERENCE AND PARTIALLY AROUND THE REST.THE "NYLON" CORDS WERE EXPOSED WHERE EVER THE BELTS HAD SEPARATED AND WERE SHREDDED AND PROBABLY CAUSED THE SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE WITH ONLY A FEW MINUTES OF THUMPING AS A WARNING OF IMPENDING FAILURE.WHOLE EVENT PROBABLY TOOK LESS THAN 2 MINUTE. I...
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ABS BRAKES; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP, BRAKES FAIL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC AT DEALERSHIP BLAMED THE BRAKES FAILING ON UNEVEN TIRE WEAR FRPM WHEN TIRES WERE ROTATED. *AK
Other 1994 FORD ECONOLINE Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
17 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsmulti Piece
1 complaint