Ford Econoline complaints by model year
907 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 28 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 39 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 84 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 46 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 79 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 | 81 | 6 | 12 | 3 |
| 1995 | 73 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| 1994 | 124 | 9 | 11 | 4 |
| 1993 | 65 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 1992 | 83 | 9 | 11 | 3 |
| 1991 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 1989 | 32 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 1988 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 1986 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 1985 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2000–2019. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2009 | 2010 | 2012 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford Econoline recalls (39)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Econoline model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V726000 | Oct 24, 2025 | Inoperative Defrosting and Defogging System | 2026 | 49.4% |
| 25V572000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 15.4% |
| 19V428000 | Jun 11, 2019 | Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed | 2018, 2019 | 12% |
| 19V432000 | Jun 10, 2019 | Transmission Failure And Loss of Drive Power | 2009–2016 | 53.5% |
| 08V663000 | Dec 16, 2008 | FMVSS 403/ANTI-STOW INTERLOCK/RICON | 2005, 2006, 2007 | — |
| 08V662000 | Dec 15, 2008 | THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON | 2005, 2006, 2007 | — |
| 08V051000 | Feb 4, 2008 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH | 1992–2003 | — |
| 06V286000 | Aug 1, 2006 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT | 1994, 1995, 1996 | — |
| 03V282000 | Aug 5, 2003 | FORD/FUEL TANK BRACKETS | 2001, 2002, 2003 | — |
| 00V304000 | Oct 4, 2000 | FORD/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE | 2001 | — |
| 00V284000 | Sep 21, 2000 | FORD/FMVSS 303/LABEL | 1998, 1999, 2000 | — |
| 00V115000 | Apr 19, 2000 | FORD/LUG NUTS | 1999, 2000 | — |
| 99V046000 | Mar 15, 1999 | FORD/CARGO DOOR HINGES | 1999 | — |
| 98V257000 | Oct 14, 1998 | FORD/SPEEDOMETER GEAR | 1999 | — |
| 98V062000 | Mar 19, 1998 | FORD/BRAKE CABLE/FUEL LINE | 1995 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ford Econoline FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford Econoline had?
NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford Econoline model year from 1982 to 2019. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford Econoline year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 1999 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (84) and the 2009 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford Econoline problems?
Across the 2000–2019 model years, owners most often name the vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.