1993 Ford Econoline problems
The Ford E-Series (also known as the Ford Econoline, Ford Econovan or Ford Club Wagon) is a range of full-size vans manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced for 1961 as the replacement of the Ford F-Series panel van, four generations of the model line have been produced. Marketed for both cargo and passenger transport configurations, the E-Series has been designed with multiple design variations for both retail and commercial sale, including vans, and commercial-grade cutaway van chassis and stripped chassis (a chassis without bodywork).
With over 8.2 million units sold since 1961, the Ford E-Series is the third-best selling van line in history (outranked only by the Ford Transit and Volkswagen Transporter). Ford retired the E-Series passenger and cargo vans after 2014, replacing them with the Ford Transit. As of current production, the E-Series remains offered exclusively in cutaway and stripped-chassis configurations. In 2021, the model line entered its 60th year of production (becoming the second current Ford line to do so).
The E-Series (cutaway/stripped chassis) is assembled by Ford at its Ohio Assembly facility (Avon Lake, Ohio), which has produced the model line since 1975. Prior to its closure, Lorain Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) assembled the model line from 1961 to 2005.
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Common 1993 Ford Econoline problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Ford Econoline 1993, the common problems with this vehicle are as follows:
- Steering Problems: Owners have reported persistent steering issues with the Ford Econoline 1993. These problems have been noted since the early days of ownership and have required multiple visits to the dealer for resolution. The steering problems have raised concerns about the safety and reliability of the vehicle's steering system, impacting the driving experience and potentially posing risks on the road.
- Exhaust Leak from Broken Manifold Bolts: Another common issue reported by owners is an exhaust leak stemming from broken manifold bolts. The exhaust manifold, responsible for managing engine emissions, can develop leaks due to the deterioration of bolts connecting it to the engine. This issue can lead to decreased engine performance, increased emissions, and potential safety hazards from exposure to exhaust fumes.
- Rust On the Van Frame: Rust on the van frame has been highlighted as a significant concern among Ford Econoline 1993 owners. Rust can compromise the structural integrity of the vehicle, especially in critical areas where the chassis mounts connect. Rust on the frame or chassis can lead to safety issues, affecting the overall durability and longevity of the vehicle.
These common problems with the Ford Econoline 1993 reflect key areas of concern for owners, impacting the vehicle's performance, safety, and maintenance requirements. Addressing these issues promptly and effectively is crucial to ensuring the continued reliability and functionality of the Ford Econoline 1993.
Why is my 1993 Ford e150 Econoline 5.8 L high idle problem?
The high idle might be caused by a faulty coolant temp sensor for the computer. If the sensor is telling the computer that the coolant temp is at -30 degrees, the engine will go to high idle and stay there.
Why was Ford Econoline discontinued?
In June 2014, production of E-Series passenger and cargo vans was discontinued as sales of the Ford Transit began in North America; at the time of its retirement, the model line had been the best-selling full-size van line in the United States since 1980.
How much does a 1993 Ford Econoline weigh?
Used 1993 Ford E-150 Econoline - Specs & Features
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 138.0 in. |
| Turning circle | 50.0 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,470 lbs. |
| Gross weight | 5,500 lbs. |
What was the last year of Econoline?
The E-series vans were the top-selling models in the United States between 1980 and 2015 with the model line's discontinuation. This represents nearly 80 percent of the share of the market segment during that time. The Ford Transit replaced the Econoline cargo and passenger vans for 2015's models.
Why is my 1993 Ford e150 Econoline 5.8 L high idle problem?
The high idle might be caused by a faulty coolant temp sensor for the computer. If the sensor is telling the computer that the coolant temp is at -30 degrees, the engine will go to high idle and stay there.
How long do Ford Econoline vans last?
What is the realistic life expectancy for a well-maintained gasoline cargo van such as a Ford econoline? If it doesn't rust away, a well maintained van can last INDEFINITELY, compared to what it costs to buy a NEW van to replace your old one.
Why was Ford Econoline discontinued?
In June 2014, production of E-Series passenger and cargo vans was discontinued as sales of the Ford Transit began in North America; at the time of its retirement, the model line had been the best-selling full-size van line in the United States since 1980.
How much does a 1993 Ford Econoline weigh?
Used 1993 Ford E-150 Econoline - Specs & Features
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 138.0 in. |
| Turning circle | 50.0 ft. |
| Curb weight | 4,470 lbs. |
| Gross weight | 5,500 lbs. |
1993 Ford Econoline car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Econoline problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Ford Econoline vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Ford Econoline
The NHTSA has received 215 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Ford Econoline. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Ford Econoline vehicles.
2024-01-21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-21
- VIN: 1FDFS24H3PH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: Random Acceleration (Gas Pedal) when started from a cold start. When foot was not on any brake or gas pedal, van started to accelerate as if I had my foot on the gas pedal.
2022-07-07
POWER TRAIN,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-27
- VIN: 1FDEE14NXPH
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 1993 Ford E-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to pull into a parking space and turning the steering wheel, she heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the front driver's side seat and the steering wheel seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact contacted AAA who inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the gear box had detached from the subframe. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side subframe had three holes and one of the holes had expanded significantly and needed to be welded prior to fastening the gear box to the subframe. The independent mechanic informed the contact that they could not weld the subframe. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that the next availability was in approximately two months. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2019-06-24
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-22
- VIN: 1FDEE14H1PH
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E-150. WHILE FUELING THE VEHICLE AT A FUEL STATION, THE FUEL WOULD LEAK OUT FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY AND CALLED FIRMIN FORD (LOCATED AT 921 E MAIN ST, LAURENS, SC 29360, (864) 682-3111) TO SCHEDULE A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.
2015-11-05
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-17
- VIN: 1FDKE30G3PH
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E-350 EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A (NA) TIRES, SIZE: LT225/75/R16E (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TREAD FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRES SUDDENLY RIPPED OPEN AND DAMAGED THE BODY AND THE SEWAGE SYSTEM OF THE MOTOR HOME. THE MOTOR HOME WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 189,987 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,980.
2015-08-28
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-21
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON I-95 WHEN MY VEHICLE STARTED THUMPING AND VIBRATING ERRATICALLY AND STEERING WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL. I EXITED IMMEDIATELY TO FIND THAT MY TIRE HAD A HUGE BULGE A LITTLE LARGER THAN A SOFTBALL. A MAN STOPPED AND SAID I SHOULD BE OKAY TO DRIVE THE 2 MILES I HAD LEFT TO GET HOME. WHEN I BACKED OUT TO DRIVE HOME THE BULGE POPPED EXPOSING BROKEN PLY CORDS AND TREAD SEPARATION.
2015-04-11
STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FDEE14N5PH
- Components: STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: ON OCTOBER 9, 2009, PURSUANT TO FORD RECALL 05S28, A LOCAL FORD DEALER, DAVIES FORD, CHARLEROI, PENNSYLVANIA, INSTALLED A WIRING HARNESS ON MY VAN. ONLY FIVE DAYS LATER, WHILE MY VAN WAS PARKED, THE ENGINE TURNED OFF,AND THE KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, MY VAN CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. AN EXPERT INSPECTED THE VAN AND DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE EXACT LOCATION WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER AND SCDS WERE INSTALLED AND THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE SCDS. THE DEALER PROMISED TO GIVE MA A VAN OF EQUAL VALUE OR AN AMOUNT OF MONEY EQUALING THE VAN'S VALUE, BUT AFTER TWO YEARS, RENEGED ON ITS PROMISE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOT TALK WITH ME. I HAVE BEEN DEPRIVED OF THE USE OF THE VAN SINCE OCTOBER 14, 2009 AND HAVE INCURRED HUGE EXPENSES FOR TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE, TRAUMA AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS. I REALIZE THAT I AM ONLY ONE OF THOUSANDS OF FORD VEHICLE OWNERS WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE LOSS OF THEIR VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECTIVE SCDS, AND I WOULD APPRECIATE IT IF YOU WOULD CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION OF MY LOSS AND THEN INFORM ME OF YOUR FINDINGS.. THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2014-09-30
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-04
- VIN: 1FDEE14H3PH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE GEAR BOX FRACTURED FROM THE FRAME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
2014-07-15
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-19
- VIN: 1FBJS31Y1PH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: VEHICLE SWAYS AND DRIFTS ON ROAD. EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN POWER STEERING GEAR BOX. STEERING GEAR BOX WAS REPLACED BUT WITH ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT CONDITION IS THE SOME. WHY WAS GEAR BOX NOT RECALLED WHEN TIRES WERE RECALLED? IS THERE AN UPGRADED PART THAT WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM? ( SEE NHTSA REFERENCE #10382765) ALSO FORD TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS FORUMS - STEERING PROBLEMS. *TR
2013-03-08
STEERING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-01
- VIN: 1FDEE14Y8PH
- Components: STEERING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: DRIVING HOME FROM SHOPPING I BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND UPON INSPECTION THE 2 MOUNTING BOLTS HOLDING THE GEARBOX TO THE FRAME RAIL HAD SHEARED OFF AND THE 3RD ONE HAD RIPPED THROUGH THE FRAME RAIL COMPLETELY AND DROPPED THE GEARBOX HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME UPON FURTHER INSPECTION THERE ARE STRESS CRACKS AROUND THE MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE GEARBOX BOLTS. *TR
2011-02-15
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-19
- VIN: 1FBJS31Y1PH
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY LESS THAN 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD FISH TAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SWAY LEFT AND RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT IF EVERYTHING THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN WERE REPAIRED IT MAY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. UPDATED 7/18/14*CN *TR
2011-01-11
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-09
- VIN: 1FMEE11N3PH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN THEY HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING NOISE. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY LOOSE AND CONTINUED TO MOVE INSTEAD OF STOPPING AT A SPECIFIC POINT. NO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND INSPECTED BY A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOLTS SNAPPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 168,000. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ UPDATED 12/14/11 *CN
2010-07-27
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTFE24YXPH
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY, AND IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE POLICE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT AT THE SCENE, BUT AT THE TIME THE INCIDENT TOOK PLACE, IT WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. *TR
2009-11-16
STRUCTURE,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-15
- Components: STRUCTURE,TIRES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING EAST, JUST PAST MONROE, LA, ON I-20 JUST PRIOR TO MILE MARKER 126 WHEN THE RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE CAME OFF MY E150 1993 FORD VAN. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VAN TO GET IT OFF THE ROAD. THANKFULLY, THE RIM/TIRE, AND BRAKE CALIPER DID NOT HIT A VEHICLE; I FOUND IT ABOUT A HALF MILE PRIOR TO WHERE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE VAN STOPPED. I THOUGHT I A BLOWOUT HAD OCCURRED BUT WHEN I LOOKED, THERE WAS NO RIM OR TIRE ON THE VAN. I BOUGHT THE VAN NEW IN LATE 1992 AND HAVE MAINTAINED IT WELL THROUGHOUT ITS LIFETIME. HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN? JUST PRIOR TO GETTING TO MONROE, THERE WAS A WOBBLE IN THE STEERING LIKE A BIG GUST OF WIND HAD HIT IT OR I HAD STRUCK A RECAP. I GOT OUT AND CHECKED BUT FOUND NOTHING UNUSUAL. I DROVE ON TO MONROE AND ATE LUNCH AT CHILI'S. SHORTLY AFTER GETTING BACK ON I-20 IS WHEN THIS EPISODE HAPPENED. A LOT OF PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED. WEATHER WAS CLEAR WITH LIGHT BREEZE AND NO RAIN. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME. THE VAN WAS TOWED BY AAA BY BEARS TO HIXSON FORD IN MONROE, LA FOR REPAIR WHERE IT IS NOW WAITING. THE WHEEL WELL, PASSENGER DOOR AND VARIOUS TRIM ITEMS WERE ALSO DAMAGE DUE TO THE WHEEL COMING OFF AND HAVING IT TOWED. *TR
2009-04-21
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-20
- VIN: 1FDEE14N2PH
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WIFE WAS DRIVING VAN OUT OF DRIVEWAY HEARD A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND AND SHE LOST STEERING AND BRAKES WENT OUT SHE DID NOT MAKE IT TOO THE ROAD I WENT OUT AND LOOKED AT VAN AND THE STEERING BOX BOLTS HAD SNAPPED OFF CAUSING THE STEERING BOX TOO HIT BRAKE LINE VAN WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP REPAIRS ARE PENDING. *TR
2009-03-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FDEE14H7PH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: GOT IN MY VAN STARTED DOWN STREET AND SMELT SMOKE WENT AROUND BLOCK INSIDE OF VAN FULL OF SMOKE STOPPED VAN AND SHUT IT OFF GOT OUT OF IT AND CALLED FOR FIRE DEPT AND NEIGHBOR CALLED TO BY TIME FIRE DEPT CAME MY VAN WAS FULLY ON FIRE MELTED SIDING ON HOUSE I WAS NEXT TOO..SMOKE AGGRAVATED MY ASHTMA AND HAD TO DO MY NEBULIZER............NOW I HAD A RECALL AND SUPPOSABLY IT WAS CORRECTED BUT MY VAN STILL CAUGHT FIRE...I DON'T HAVE FIRE COVERAGE WHAT IS MY NEXT THING I CAN DO TO GET COMPENSATION....IF MY RECALL WAS FIXED WHY DID IT STILL CATCH FIRE....HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH VAN BEFORE ALL HAPPENED...ONLY WORK DONE ON IT WAS FOR THE RECALL... *TR
2008-04-09
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-06
- VIN: 1FDEE14Y3PH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVACTION SWITCH. *TR
2008-04-08
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-01
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: NON RESPONSIVE TO RECALL FIX. *TR
2008-03-04
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-04
- VIN: 1FDEE14H4PH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: FORD RECALL 05S28 OF THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I WAS CONTACTED BY FORD TO BRING MY E-150 VAN IN FOR A RECALL ON MY SCDS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION TO WADE FORD IN SMYRNA, GA. 30080. THEY DISCONNECTED THE SCDS AND SAID THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND IT WOULD BE OCT. BEFORE THEY WERE AVAILABLE. I HAVE WAITED PATIENTLY WHILE FORD TOOK THEIR TIME TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CALLED EVERY MONTH TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AND FINALLY ON FEB. 29, 2008 I WAS TOLD BY DAVE CHANCE A SERVICE ADVISOR THAT THEY FINALLY HAD THE PARTS TO MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THEY ASSURED ME THAT THEY HAD THE PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR AND I SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE REPAIR DONE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD TAKE 1 TO 2 HOURS TO DO. MY APPOINTMENT WAS FOR MARCH 4, 2008 AT 8:00 AM. I ARRIVED AT THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 7:45 AM AND WAS CHECKED IN AND TOLD THAT I COULD WAIT IN THEIR WAITING ROOM TILL THEY WERE DONE. AT 8:55 AM THE SERVICE ADVISOR DAVE CHANCE CAME IN TO TELL ME THAT HE WAS SORRY THAT THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS IN TO FIX THE SCDS AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. I WAS VERY UPSET WITH THESE PEOPLE AS I WAS GIVEN THE IMPRESSION AND THE NOTICE THAT THEY COULD REPAIR MY SCDS AT THIS TIME. I TOLD THEM THAT MY TIME WAS AS IMPORTANT TO ME AS THEIR TIME WAS TO THEM. THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THAT IT CAUSED ME, AND WHEN I TOLD THEM THAT THEY SHOULD PAY ME THE SAME HOURLY RATE THAT THEY CHARGE TO WORK AN MY VEHICLE THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD CHANGE MY OIL FOR ME FREE OF CHARGE. I FELT THAT THIS WAS A SLAP IN THE FACE AND THAT THEY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT MY TIME. *TR
2008-02-28
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-02-27
- VIN: 1FBJS31H9PH
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: RECEIVED RECALL 1993 E-350 ECONOLINE 08S01 MADE APPOINTMENT EVERY FORD FAYETTE, AL. LEFT IT OVER NIGHT TO BE WORKED ON THE NEXT DAY. CALLED 4:30PM BEFORE CLOSING TO SEE IF IT WAS DONE. TOLD THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK IT WAS NEXT THEN THEY CALLED AND SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE A PART & DIDN'T KNOW WHEN ONE WOULD BE AVAILABLE. WE WASTED 8 GALLONS OF GAS AND THE RECALL PART IS STILL NOT BEEN REPLACED. THEY CLAIM NO ONE HAS THE PART FOR THE ECONOLINE. I CALLED THE 1-800 NUMBER IN THE LETTER BUT IT IS ONLY A VOICE MAIL BOX AND IT DIRECTS TO MAKE THE CALL OVER AGAIN. *TR
2008-02-28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-10
- VIN: 1FTEE14N3PH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN NOVEMBER OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE DEALER REISSUED A NEW RECALL NOTICE IN FEBRUARY OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 309,997.
2008-02-01
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-30
- VIN: 1FBHE31H2PH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID'DECEMBER OF 2007 AND THEN IN JANUARY OF 2008. THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 184,000.
2007-11-15
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-31
- Crash: 1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 1993 FORD E-350 TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE LOST CONTROL HE DROVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND HIT THE MEDIAN WALL. *KB (OHIO CRASH TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
2007-11-05
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-10-11
- VIN: 1FDEE14H8PH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. SHE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED, BUT IT CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE POWERTRAIN AND RECALL NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000.
2007-08-31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FDEE14N8PH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACTS OWNS A 1993 FORD E150. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND THEN APPLY THE BRAKES FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000. UPDATED 01-16-08. *KB THE MECHANIC STATED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE. THE CONSUMER HAS CRASHED INTO MAILBOXES CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. UPDATED *JB
2007-08-31
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-30
- VIN: 1FDKE30G8PH
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE NOTICE ADVISED HIM TO CALL 1-800-444-3311 FOR A LIST OF LOCAL DEALERS. WHEN HE CALLED, THE PHONE RANG TWICE AND GAVE A BUSY SIGNAL. WHEN HE CALLED 1-800-392-3673, HE WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH MOTORHOMES. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR FIND A DEALER. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
1993 Ford Econoline recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 1993 Ford Econoline.
2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
2008-02-04
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
- Summary: 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 CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.
- Consequence: AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
1994-07-11
- Manufacturer: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Components: INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE TRANSFORMER USED TO POWER THE NEON CENTER LIGHTBEAM CAN OVERHEAT AND CATCH ON FIRE.
- Consequence: THE OVERHEATING AND FIRES CAUSED BY THE NEON TRANSFORMER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE LIGHTBEAM ASSEMBLY, THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: MARK III DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ASSEMBLIES TO ELIMINATE THE NEON LIGHTING FIXTURE IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE IT WITH INCANDESCENT LIGHTS OPERATING DIRECTLY FROM THE VEHICLE 12-VOLT BATTERY.
1993-06-08
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF EITHER OF THE HOSES WAS PENETRATED BY THE DRILL BIT,FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT, PARTICULARLY DURING FUELING OF THE VEHICLE. IN THEPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THIS COULD RESULT IN FIRE.
- Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER AND VENT HOSES AND RELOCATE THE MOUNTING HARDWARE IN THE FLOOR PAN.
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