1984 Ford Econoline
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 1984 Ford Econoline. Newest first.
Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Remedy
Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.
Remedy
Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
Remedy
Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.
The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of defect: this sticking could result in a faster speed than intended, possibly resutling in an accident.
Remedy
The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
Some vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured wheels. The welds securing the center sections to the rims may crack from fatigue.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
While driving right front tire exploded. tire went to pieces. consumer heard a sound and vehicle went out of control. When stopped, vehicle was on its rim. contacted dealer, and manager refused to fix it under warranty because did not have enough of tire left.*ak goodyear workhorse, no other specific tire information given. *jb
- Tires
The tire seemed out of balance for about 100 miles of driving, then blew out. *ak (dot number: ? tiresize: 8.75r16.5l)
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
(Ohio traffic accident report) the driver smelled smoke. she turned into the plaza. the car broke out into flames.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine oil leak caused fire (ohio state police report)
- Trailer hitches
Trailer hitch broke causing trailer to sway/cause loss of control/accident/injury. (Ohio state police report)
- Seats
All the seats in the van are very unsteady and the armrests are very poorly made. Please explain. tt
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Vehicle speed control
Rotors in front needs replacing, rear axle bearing problems, cruise control , master brake cylinder do not work properly. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
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