1991 Ford Econoline
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 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.
Owner complaints
24 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford econoline. the contact noticed fuel coming from the gas tank along with a puddle of gasoline on the ground. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices)…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford econoline. the contact noticed fuel coming from the gas tank along with a puddle of gasoline on the ground. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices), although the failures were identical. the vehicle has not been repaired. this IS the first time this failure has occurred. the failure mileage was 175,000 and current mileage was 245,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford econoline. the contact stated that her vehicle has a dual tank. while driving on the back tank, she smelled gas coming from the vehicle. she learned that fuel was leaking from under the gas cap on the front tank and was mixing with the fuel from the rear tank.…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford econoline. the contact stated that her vehicle has a dual tank. while driving on the back tank, she smelled gas coming from the vehicle. she learned that fuel was leaking from under the gas cap on the front tank and was mixing with the fuel from the rear tank. she switched to the front fuel tank and continued driving. the contact only uses one tank, but fuel continues to leak back and forth between the tanks. mechanics stated that she needed to change the selector valve. nhtsa recall number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices) was referenced. the purchase date, speed, and dealer information were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 52,867.
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 75 mph, the rear driver side tire tread separated. The consumer pulled over to change the tire. cooper size#23575r15 please provide the dot number. *jb
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline · Interior lighting · Seat belts · Seats · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering · Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments · Tires · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
The consumer has experienced problems with the following : tires (directional/4 way), courtesy lights, cruise control, steering (noise), brakes/rear anti-lock, seat belts, seats (loose), gas leak, rear door(s) leak/driver side door hinge, dash cracked, loose running board, front fender (passenger…
The consumer has experienced problems with the following : tires (directional/4 way), courtesy lights, cruise control, steering (noise), brakes/rear anti-lock, seat belts, seats (loose), gas leak, rear door(s) leak/driver side door hinge, dash cracked, loose running board, front fender (passenger side), arm on driver side seat IS broken, wipers, and the ignition key IS sticking in the start position. (tires-copper discover) scc
- Tires
As I was driving east on state route 410 east the right rear tire blew the tread off about 3/4 of the way around the tire. This tire was my spare and had been rotated on to my van about 18 moths ago. It was almost brand new then it still had the little rubber nubs on it from being new. It IS…
As I was driving east on state route 410 east the right rear tire blew the tread off about 3/4 of the way around the tire. This tire was my spare and had been rotated on to my van about 18 moths ago. It was almost brand new then it still had the little rubber nubs on it from being new. It IS estimated that this tire had less than 8000 miles on it. When the tread cam off it knocked the exhaust pipe up into the fender and the tread then wrapped itself around my suspension. I ws unable to read the dot code on the tire because of the damage. My fender IS pushed out and I have a hole in my exhaut pipe from this incident. Fortunately it did not completely blow out. I still have the tire and the tread that came off of it. I can if necessary have the person who helped me on the roadside write a statement of what he had to do to get me back on the road again.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
There IS a problem with fuel tank leaking,the odor gets into vehicle. *Akconsumer stated prior to the recall the auxillary fuel tank selector valve was defective, causing fuel to be pumped from one tank to the other, overflowing other tank and fuel spewing from filler cap into cab and on to ground, recall #91v146000. *yd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Fuel tank selector valve IS defective. Gas will gush out of one tank into the other tank, overflowing, and causing fuel to leak. consumer has contacted manufacturer. *Ak *yh
- Wheels › Hubcap/cover
The right front hub locked up causing the entire wheel assembly to fall off of the vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicle parked in driveway and brakes working normally. On restarting vehicle there was total failure of braking system. Diamond rv found a disintegrated check valve with an irregular one cm whole in the valve and several cracks elsewhere. Had this occurred at highway speed I doubt we would have escaped major injury.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Recall # 91v146000 fuel: fuel tank : auxillary selector: fuel from the second tank goes into the front tank, causing the fuel to overflow onto the road. this happens while the van IS being driven. the problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Both gas tanks leak from where they are welded together. welds are leaking. Dealer contacted, and stated to contact manufacturer. They are not aware of problem. replaced one tank, problem still exists with the other tank. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission has been replaced three times within less then 60,000 miles. dealer notified and repaired transmission on two occasions, but refused to repair on the third unless cost IS picked up by the consumer. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Oil pan IS prematurely rusting and corroding which could result in leakage of oil. *ak consumer states that this could lead to an engine feeze up if the oil were to continue to leak. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes fail intermittently.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
When going down hill the brake fluid got extremely hot, causing the vehicle to lose the brakes. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
Premature wear of crankshaft thrust bearing, causing the serpentine belt to malfunction, resulting in loss of power steeering/brakes. *ak
- Seats
Seat back on drivers side collapsed as driving down the highway. Sit willstay upright but as soon as you lean the seat falls back.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states that the engine fan belt slips and lose thread of the serpentine belt.owner has belt replaced five times in five years. The dealer acknowledged that there were problems with the 1991 econoline van. Owner has registered a complaint with the ford motro corp.
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Transmission failed. *Dh
- Wheels
King pin which holds front wheels together IS inoperative, causes vehicle to shimmy and vibrate violently at hwy speeds, dealer can't correct. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine hesitates when attempting to accelerate, uses a lot of oil. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Brakes fade due to caliper piston failure, recall repairs (92v-026) refused due to model type. *skd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Fuel pressure regulator failed, causing a fuel leak, resulting in a fire. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 39222New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit.
- 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.
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