1987 Ford Econoline
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1987 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.
Owner complaints
15 complaints2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The accelerator pedal mechanism failed which caused the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. **jb
- Parking brake · Steering · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Problems with heating system, steering, and parking brake. *mr *scc *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
On several occasions, the consumer experienced problems with the base of the engine, which held the component in place. *tt *scc *jb
- Seats
While driving driver's seat separated from tracks. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed several times. Yh
- Vehicle speed control · Vehicle speed control › Cables
Vehicle suddenly accelerated after the speed control was deactivated. driver put vehicle in neutral, and shut engine off to stop vehicle . but engine raced so hard the throttle cable blew. the dealer has repaired the vehicle at the owners expense. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
While vehicle was parked, ignition was on., driver noticed that vehicle had engulfed in flames. the fire inspector said that the cause of the fire was a faulty slip on fuel line . The manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
While driving the van about 35 mph the van started shaking and making a very strange noise and it became difficult to steer. When taking to mechanic, mechanic stated that problem was due to the driveshaft being aluminum. The driveshaft was replaced with a iron driveshaft. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
A malfunction in the fuel selector valve , causing fuel in the front tank to flow to back tank, resulting in fuel spillage. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
While driving mountainous country, brakes get hot, fluid boiled, resulting in no brakes, free wheeling, could have caused crash, dealer replaced brake pads/calipers, flushed brake system, replaced with different brake fluid. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition problem caused an overflow of fuel into the exhaust system, allowing violent gas explosions (backfire) which split the muffler at seam. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed 5 times.
- Electrical system › Wiring
An electrical short caused the engine to catch on fire while vehicle was parked. please describe.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Front two calipers seized due to overheating, difficulty stopping vehicle. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
When openning gas cap on one of the fuel tanks gas lines bursted. *ak
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.
- 51691Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9L engine.
- 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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