Ford Econoline 1994

• Recall 85464 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  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.
  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.
  this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.In order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.The list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 75712 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  ford recall no. 08s01.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 50647 [USA]: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
  On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
  dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
  ford recall no. 05s28.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 17642 [USA]: 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.
  The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
  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.
  system: lighting; lamp or socket; courtesy lights.Vehicle description: long wheel base conversion vans with a neon center lightbeam.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact mark iii service center at 1-800-903-8267. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 22286 [USA]: The interference between the foot pedal and the wireharness may not allow the parking brake to fully set. if this occurs when thevehicle is parked on an incline, it may roll, causing a crash.
  These vehicles do not comply with fmvss 105, "hydraulic brake systems." the parking brake application force for a foot operated control system should not exceed 125 pounds to hold the vehicle on a 30% grade. Interference between the parking brake pedal and a wire harness may increase the needed pedal force to greater than 125 pounds to set the parking brake to hold the vehicle on the 30% grade.
  final stage manufacturers will be informed of this condition and provided with parts and instructions necessary to correct this situation.
  system: emergency parking brake; mechanical; fmvss 105.Vehicle description: full-size vans, 9600 lb. Gvw, equipped with single rearwheels and school bus preparation packages.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within an reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2005028 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch or fused wiring harness.

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

• Engine compartment fires investigation # EA05005

  Ea05-005 is closed with ford?S actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).The brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.Ford is also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.Ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation is closed.Odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?S recalls.Odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.See attached closing report for details.
  

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• Separation of steering gear from frame investigation # PE96024

  The bolts which secure the steering gear to vehicle structure may fail, allowing the steering gear to separate from the vehicle frame and cause inaccurate steering and/or loss of steering control.
  

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• Trns oil cooler line fails investigation # PE94087

  Ford has acknowledged a serious problem with the accessory drive belt system (serpentine belt) in the subject vehicles.Several service bulletins have been issued to address concerns related to belt tracking or wear.Ford maintains that the subject condition does not present an unreasonable risk to highway safety, arguing that the low incidence of failures alleging safety consequences (i.E., fires, fluid leaks, and/or accidents) is strong evidence in support of this claim.Ford has indicated receipt of 4,445 field reports and 46891 warranty claims concerning the subject condition. Ford maintains that the low number of reported hose ruptures and/or fires, relative to total belt failures, shows that the problem is a durability concern that presents very little risk to motor vehicle safety.Ford intends to address the problemin a service bulletin scheduled for publication the week of march 13, 1995.Odi has received several claims alleging that incidents of belt failure are causing collateral damage to adjacent fluid systems (e.G., power steering hose, coolant hose, and automatic transmission oil cooler hose).Release of these fluids within the engine compartment may result in a vehicle fire, if exposed to a sufficiently hot surface area.The autoignition temperature for transmission oil may be as low as 300 c (570 f), while power steering fluid and engine coolant are generally harder to ignite (closer to 500 degree c (900 degreef)).Damage to battery cable insulation has also been alleged as a consequence of serpentine belt failure.Odi has received four reports alleging failure of adjacent fluid system hoses from contact with a broken serpentine belt.One report involved an econoline rv cutaway chassis with a 7.3l v-8 navistar engine, used in the transport of disabled children.An engine compartment fire destroyed the vehicle in november 1994.The fire is alleged to have been caused when the serpentine belt broke at highway speed and ruptured a transmission coller line. The report alleges finding belt fragments and traces of transmission fluid up the road from the fire scene, near where the driver had heard a pop just prior to the fire.The driver reportedly sustained minor burn injuries while evacuating passengers.Owner reports also allege some loss of vehicle control occurs with the belt failures, due to the loss of power assist capability to the braking and steering systems.The serpentine belt drives the power steering pump and the vacuum pump for the brake booster in the subject vehicles.As stated in ford bulletin 93-23-27: some diesel powered vehicles are experiencing drive belt tracking concerns.This is caused by front end accessory drive (fead) misalignment, which may result in the belt coming off the accessory drive pulleys.If this occurs, several warning lights will illuminate and the vehicle will lose alternator and a/c function and water pump circulation.In addition, steering efforts will increase and, after one or a few brake applications, brake efforts wil progressively increase. There are three odi complaints and five ford complaints, not included in the failure report summary of this resume, alleging that the reductionin vehicle control associated with acessory drive belt failure resulted in an accident.This investigation is being upgraded to further analyze the potential safety consequences of serpentine belt failure in the subject vehicles.
  

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While pulling out of a parking space turn wheel to left hard at loud cracking sound as if something was breaking. Stopped got out and looked under and noticed a bolt pulled through and broke the frame where the bottom bolt was. Grabbed the other two and they pulled right out and we're snapped off. Had to get another gearbox put on with all three bolts and 4 days later while pulling out of parking lot hard loud pop and looked and top right bolt was snapped off completely. Steering was way looser and made it to my destination. Next morning tried to pull out of parking space and loud pop once again. This time the gearbox was hanging all the way off. Steering wheel just kept turning but wheels were not. Couldn't park it back out of street because others cars were close had to leave it halfway hanging out in street till people got off work and moved other cars away so i could get it back to curb. Now i'm at a lost how did this happen twice. Or even happen at all. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford econoline. The contact stated that the exterior lighting failed to illuminate. The dealer stated that the multi-function turn signal switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 10/8/14*cn updated 3/24/2015 *js

You don't have the nineties! What's with that? I'd like to look to see if the car i have was ever recalled before i bought it

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford econoline. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the vehicle would constantly veer to the right and the steering wheel wobbled. An independent mechanic stated that the steering box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford econoline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph, the steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the bolts in the steering box fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 181,000.

Moving to north carolina in a ford econoline van, 1994. The van started smoking and when we pulled over on the side of the highway the smoke became so thick that we started to walk away to our second vehicle parked the van. When we turned around we saw an extreme amount of smoke and realized the van had caught fire. The fire department came to extinguish the flames but none of the contents within could be saved. *tr

Fire to vehicle caused by defective speed control deactivation switch. *tr

Please reopen nhtsa id number: 10254031. After this incident i posted a web site detailing the problem. Since then, i have received dozen of inquiries from people who have had the identical issue. The latest one came today 12/31/2013, 5 years after my event. Several have resulted in accidents. There is no doubt that people have died because of this failure, with the failure being incorrectly determined to have been caused by an accident, rather than being determined to have been the cause of the accident. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford econoline van. When attempting to start the vehicle, it exhibited a no-start condition. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages were under 100,000.

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0340 [1] Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1)
• B1342 [1] ECU Is Defective
• C1115 [1] ABS Power Relay Output Short Circuit To Battery
• C1222 [1] Speed Wheel Mismatch
• C1226 [1] Lamp Brake Warning Output Circuit Short To Ground
• C1206 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil Rear Circuit Failure