Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Ford Econoline

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 102 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V051000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
225,000
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-04
Owners notified
2008-02-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V284000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-21
Owners notified
2000-11-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BI-FUEL CNG PICKUP TRUCKS AND BI-FUEL CNG VANS, MODIFIED BY CFI CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 303, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS VEHICLES." THE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE FUEL FILLER DOOR BY THE VEHICLE MODIFIER CONTAINS THE INSPECTION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CNG TANK. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN THE STATEMENT "SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FUEL CONTAINER FOR INSPECTION AND SERVICE LIFE."

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED A LABEL WITH THE REQUIRED STATEMENT, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THE LABEL AT THE FUEL FILLER DOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 2, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V115000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,300
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-19
Owners notified
2000-05-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THERE CAN BE AN INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD TO ATTACH THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE, RESULTING IN NOISE, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND HUB, OR IN EXTREME CASES, LOSS OF A REAR WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V046000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
2,893
Reported to NHTSA
1999-03-15
Owners notified
1999-04-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VANS EQUIPPED WITH THE "60/40" HINGED SIDE CARGO DOORS. THE STRIKERS FOR THE 60/40 DOOR SINGLE LATCH SYSTEM WERE FOUND TO CONTAIN STRESS CRACKS AT THE STRIKER WIRE LOWER STAKE JOINT. STRIKERS WITH STRESS CRACKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V257000

Power train: manual transmission

Component
Power train: manual transmission
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
350
Reported to NHTSA
1998-10-14
Owners notified
1999-02-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND EQUIPPED WITH 3.55:1 AND 3.73:1 AXLE RATIO. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEARS, RESULTING IN A LOWER SPEEDOMETER READING THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED BEING DRIVEN.

Safety risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN THE SPEEDOMETER INDICATION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling876,589 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8—
Vehicle speed control865,000 mi
Tires7300,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline562,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc4—
Fuel system, gasoline3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly371,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3116,000 mi
Suspension: front3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2—
Fuel system, other283,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Seats275,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum230,000 mi
Structure2—
Suspension2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Equipment1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1135,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Trailer hitches1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels1—

The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.