Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1991 Ford Econoline. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Summary
- THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
- Consequence
- SEPARATION OF THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAMECAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN
- Summary
- THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
FUEL:FUEL TANK:AUXILLARY SELECTOR AND SWITCH
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
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Owner complaints (24)
24 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 8 | 33.3% |
| Service brakes | 6 | 25% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 20.8% |
| Tires | 3 | 12.5% |
| Power train | 2 | 8.3% |
| Seats | 2 | 8.3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 8.3% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4.2% |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 4.2% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4.2% |
How 1991 compares with other Econoline years
Best and worst Econoline years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 15 | 4 |
| 1988 | 22 | 0 |
| 1989 | 32 | 2 |
| 1990 | 30 | 4 |
| 1991 | 24 | 3 |
| 1992 | 83 | 3 |
| 1993 | 65 | 3 |
| 1994 | 124 | 4 |
| 1995 | 73 | 4 |
| 1996 | 81 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1991 Econoline for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1991 Ford Econoline FAQ
How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Econoline have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 93V073000 (suspension), 91V172000 (seat belt), 91V146000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1991 Ford Econoline problems?
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (8), Service brakes (6), Engine and engine cooling (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1991 Econoline compare with other years?
Among the 1987–1996 Ford Econoline model years at least five years old, the 1987 drew the fewest complaints (15) and the 1994 the most (124). The 1991 drew 24. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.