Ford Econoline 1990
Complaint Information: Recalls, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes
Recall 19307 [USA]: Separation of the rear shock crossmember from the framecan result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
The rear shock crossmember of the frame can crack and separate from the frame.
replace the rear chock crossmember with a shock crossmember made of high strength steel.
system: suspension.Vehicle description: vans; model e250 econoline.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.
The safety belt anchorage for the rear bench seat failed to comply with the standards of fmvss 210.
the manufacture will replace the non-complying safety belt anchorage with a new anchorage that meets the requirements of fmvss 210.
system: rear bench seat: safety belt anchorage, fmvss 210.Vehicle description: full sized van (econoline) conversions.Note: this recall is being conducted by glaval corporation;29340 lexington park drive; elkhart, indiana46515.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.
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.
replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
system: fuel tank, auxilliary.Vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between february 28,1989 and july, 1989; econoline built between february 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991.Note: ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.Parts will be available in december 1991. You will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. In the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full.If your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. Refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. An operator will take your name and telephonenumber. A ford representative will call you back.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.
Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
system: park gear snap ring.Vehicle description: 4 x 2 light trucks and vans equipped with one-piecedriveshaft and an e40d transmission.Recall 1992077 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
Note: also includes some medium and heavy trucks. These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 108 - lighting. Daytime running light module may malfunction which can result in daytime running lights that dim, flicker or go off or in some instances may remain on after the ignition is turned off. Correction: daytime running light module will be replaced on affected vehicles.Recall 1991170 [Canada]: Fuel supply
On vehicles with dual fuel tanks, the dual function fuel reservoir (dfr) may malfunction allowing supply fuel to be drawn from one tank and a portion of the unused fuel to be returned to the other tank. As a result, the other tank could possibly be overfilled, resulting in overflow of fuel past the filler cap. In the presence of an ignition source, the potential for a fire may exist. Correction: a dfr containing "o" rings manufactured from revised material will be installed on affected vehicles.Recall 1990077 [Canada]: Powertrain
A snap ring which locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture and allow the park gear to slide rearward. This would make it impossible to engage the park gear and could result in vehicle movement even though the gear selector is placed in the park position. Correction: affected vehicles will have the snap ring replaced with an improved snap ring. In addition, a revised transmission extension housing will be installed which incorporates a cast stop that will limit park gear movement even if a snap ring should fracture.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
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
Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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No | No | N | None | None | 20030428 |
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the fan belts snap causing the consumer to lose brake power. Dealer notified
No | No | N | None | None | 20020401 |
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
No | No | N | None | None | 19990903 |
The entire right front wheel separated from vehicle, causing vehicle to crash by hitting the guardrail. (ohio traffic crash report) yh
No | Fire | N | None | None | 19990603 |
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
No | No | N | None | None | 19990530 |
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
No | No | N | None | None | 19980629 |
Brake pedal is going straight to the floor.Only able to bear down and use the emergency brakes to stop.Consumer contacted dealer. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19971006 |
Owner claims that fuel is leaking from the gas tanks. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19970713 |
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
No | No | N | None | None | 19970624 |
Left front tire came off vehicle. (ohio state police report)
No | Fire | N | None | None | 19970624 |
Brake calipers froze causing pads to overheat and caught on fire.
No | Fire | N | None | None | 19970218 |
Vehicle was parked for fifteen minutes all of a sudden an fire started under the hood of the vehicle. The whole front of the vehicle was burned up. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19970210 |
While driving brakes froze up in a locked position, the vehicle pulled itself to the side of the road and started smoking. This was a second request. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19960909 |
Front right brake was smoking.
No | No | N | None | None | 19960909 |
Caliper slide rails rusted.
No | Fire | N | None | None | 19960105 |
While driving smelled smoke inside the cab, flame started coming out of the dash, possible due to ignition short. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19951203 |
While driving on the highway experienced total loss of the brakes.Please describe. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19950928 |
Abs, brakes overheats and causes lockup on the right front pedal goes to the floor when applied. Tt
No | No | N | None | None | 19950523 |
The front disc brake and the hydraulic pads stick together. Tt
No | No | N | None | None | 19950130 |
Speed control is on and applied the brakes, it momentarily disengages the speed control. As soon and brake pedal is released, vehicle immediately starts to accellerate. Out of warranty, dealer not contacted and unaware of the problem. *ak
No | No | N | None | None | 19940730 |
Brakes overheated and lost power on occasion. Recall on other models however this vehicle did not qualify for recall.
No | No | N | None | None | 19891230 |
Improperly routed wire bundles under driver's side dashboard, causing power windows/power door locks to short out.
No | No | N | None | None |
After driving for an hour at the speed of 35 to 40 mph the fluid starts to boil which causes the brakes to fail. Please describe details. *ak
No | No | N | None | None |
Anti-iock brakes failed. Yh
No | No | N | None | None |
Owner has abs brakes, while driving brakes go out. Also, there was a recall for this problem, but his vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak
No | No | N | None | None |
When coming to a stop sign or red light the engine will shut off and you have to restart the vehicle. *ak
No | No | N | None | None |
Took truck to dealer had it fixed under recall 91v146000, consumer still having same problem. Please describe. *ak
No | No | N | None | None |
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