1986 Ford Econoline
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1986 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.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
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.
The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driver was checking oil, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood and the gas station attendant got the fire out (ohio police report 310-90-116)). *yd
- Tires
Tires were purchsased as replacements for original equipment. (Dot number: VN11 83A 0 tiresize: lt245/75r1)
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch failed causing vehicle fire.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
While driving truck shut down. Truck started smoking from dash, showing redness underneath console. Please describe details. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel injection regulator failed. *Sd
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Brakes failed 2 times prior to recall ( 86v174). *Sd
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failure, the transmission slipped out of park into reverse. 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.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 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.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
- 37762Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged.
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