1990 Ford Econoline
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Ford Econoline. Newest first.
The rear shock crossmember of the frame can crack and separate from the frame.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
The safety belt anchorage for the rear bench seat failed to comply with the standards of fmvss 210.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When the gear IS placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake IS not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
Owner complaints
30 complaints2 involved a crash4 involved a fire4 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving approximately 65 mph the rear passenger side tire tread separated and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete guard rail. *ak *scc *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer noticed a gas smell inside of vehicle while traveling. saw gas pouring out of gas tank. Vehicle was serviced, technician replaced fuel pump sending unit. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the fan belts snap causing the consumer to lose brake power. Dealer notified
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tank does not work. Consumer can be riding down the street and automobile will cut off. this happens when riding on rear tank only.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
While driving accelerator pedal stuck, applied brakes vehicle would not stop. To gain control, vehicle was put in park. Please give any further details. *Ak
- Wheels
The entire right front wheel separated from vehicle, causing vehicle to crash by hitting the guardrail. (Ohio traffic crash report) yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti-iock brakes failed. Yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Vehicle was blowing out fuel. Has dual fuel tanks. Fuel overflowed past filler cap. Fuel tank selector valve had malfunctioned. Called dealer. Vehicle not under recall (991v14600) due to vin. *yc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake pedal IS going straight to the floor.only able to bear down and use the emergency brakes to stop.consumer contacted dealer. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Structure › Body › Door
First, headlights ceased to function, then electric door locks failed wiring harness under hood fried b/o current wire right down to the pin plastic assembly on fire wall that leads to wiring under dash of vehicle. sparking noticed at wiring harness pin connector at firewall with clicking sound…
First, headlights ceased to function, then electric door locks failed wiring harness under hood fried b/o current wire right down to the pin plastic assembly on fire wall that leads to wiring under dash of vehicle. sparking noticed at wiring harness pin connector at firewall with clicking sound in electrical system. this IS the second time this wire b/o hot wire has fried itself. first time at about 40000 miles it fried the fuse link in the black/orange hot wire leading down to the firewall pin connector. second time, after fuse link was replaced, entire wire caught fire and fried down to the round plastic pin connector leading into the cab from under the dashboard. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Brake calipers froze causing pads to overheat and caught on fire.
- Vehicle speed control
Speed control IS on and applied the brakes, it momentarily disengages the speed control. as soon and brake pedal IS released, vehicle immediately starts to accellerate. out of warranty, dealer not contacted and unaware of the problem. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes overheated and lost power on occasion. Recall on other models however this vehicle did not qualify for recall.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Owner claims that fuel IS leaking from the gas tanks. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Brakes: when driving down the highway everything IS fine. attempted to use the brakes and had to push pedal completely to the floor like there were no brakes at all. Had to use the emergency brake in order to stop. *ak
- Wheels
Left front tire came off vehicle. (ohio state police report)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Caliper slide rails rusted.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Owner has ABS brakes, while driving brakes go out. Also, there was a recall for this problem, but his vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Vehicle was parked for fifteen minutes all of a sudden an fire started under the hood of the vehicle. The whole front of the vehicle was burned up. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
After driving for an hour at the speed of 35 to 40 mph the fluid starts to boil which causes the brakes to fail. please describe details. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
While driving brakes froze up in a locked position, the vehicle pulled itself to the side of the road and started smoking. This was a second request. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Front right brake was smoking.
- Electrical system › Ignition
When coming to a stop sign or red light the engine will shut off and you have to restart the vehicle. *ak
- Fuel system, other › Storage
Took truck to dealer had it fixed under recall 91v146000, consumer still having same problem. please describe. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While driving smelled smoke inside the cab, flame started coming out of the dash, possible due to ignition short. *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.
- 3055200Unknown
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage.
- 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
- 609736Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition.
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605721Some vehicles may develop "cavitation" erosion in the cylinder wall of the engine.
- 605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 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.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 45085Revised design transmission rear case bushing.
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
- 41012Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of power or a no start condition due to an exhaust restriction.
- 39913New design transmission range sensor.
- 39904Revised oil pan gasket.
- 39208No start condition caused by plugged catalytic converter.
- 39190Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber.
- 39125Vehicles may exhibit a shift concern.
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