1990 FORD EconolineFord Econoline 1990

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1990 FORD Econoline.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1990 FORD Econoline?
     - There are 7 recall(s) for the 1990 FORD Econoline, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 19307 [USA]: Separation of the rear shock crossmember from the framecan result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

  • Recall 22260 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 22017 [USA]: The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  • Recall 24499 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 1992077 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

  • Recall 1991170 [Canada]: Fuel supply

  • Recall 1990077 [Canada]: Powertrain

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 99196 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
  • 99222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
  • 9568 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Unknown
  • 01156 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE: Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
  • 002310 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
  • 96728 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY: Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt
  • 0038 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES: Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs
  • 0015 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
  • 98168 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
  • 98167 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak
  • 99152 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
  • 99129 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump. *tt
  • 99816 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
  • 010198 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Some vehicles may develop "cavitation" erosion in the cylinder wall of the engine. *tt
  • 98123 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt
  • 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
  • 9873 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio. *tt
  • 9864 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
  • 9852 - TIRES: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
  • 98419 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728. *yc
  • 9848 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
  • 9888 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
  • 985A13 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
  • 9768 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage. *jd
  • 97511 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
  • 9748 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS: Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9l engine. *jd
  • 9747 - STRUCTURE: Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd
  • 962612 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw
  • 96221 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD: Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
  • 96249 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER: Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
  • 96246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
  • 95212 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
  • 951112 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw
  • 9588 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw
  • 95711 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM: Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power or a no start condition due to an exhaust restriction. *tw
  • 95619 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: New design transmission range sensor. *tw
  • 9568 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Revised oil pan gasket. *tw
  • BC4157950301 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: No start condition caused by plugged catalytic converter. *tw
  • BC3131950301 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber. *tw
  • 95212 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Vehicles may exhibit a shift concern. *tw
  • 942415 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw
  • 942411 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw
  • 942318 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20030428

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the fan belts snap causing the consumer to lose brake power. Dealer notified

NoNoN NoneNone20020401

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

NoNoN NoneNone19990903

The entire right front wheel separated from vehicle, causing vehicle to crash by hitting the guardrail. (ohio traffic crash report) yh

NoFireN NoneNone19990603

First, headlights ceased to function, then electric door locks failed wiring harness under hood fried b/o current wire right down to the pin plastic assembly on fire wall that leads to wiring under dash of vehicle. Sparking noticed at wiring harness pin connector at firewall with clicking sound in electrical system. This is the second time this wire b/o hot wire has fried itself. First time at about 40000 miles it fried the fuse link in the black/orange hot wire leading down to the firewall pin connector. Second time, after fuse link was replaced, entire wire caught fire and fried down to the round plastic pin connector leading into the cab from under the dashboard. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19990530

Vehicle was blowing out fuel. Has dual fuel tanks. Fuel overflowed past filler cap. Fuel tank selector valve had malfunctioned. Called dealer. Vehicle not under recall (991v14600) due to vin. *yc

NoNoN NoneNone19980629

Brake pedal is going straight to the floor.Only able to bear down and use the emergency brakes to stop.Consumer contacted dealer. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19971006

Owner claims that fuel is leaking from the gas tanks. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19970713

Brakes: when driving down the highway everything is fine. Attempted to use the brakes and had to push pedal completely to the floor like there were no brakes at all. Had to use the emergency brake in order to stop. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19970624

Left front tire came off vehicle. (ohio state police report)

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