1995 Ford Econoline
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1995 Ford Econoline. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Ford IS recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that IS not compatible with…
Risk and remedy
Risk
As a result, the fuse IS located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. the recall began on february 18, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
Vehicle description: light duty passenger vans and stripped chassis. there IS interference between the parking brake cable and the fuel line which, over time, can result in damage to the fuel line causing fuel leakage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there IS fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, fire could result.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel supply line. in addition, a piece of anti-abrasion insulation will be installed to prevent abrasion of the fuel line.
The parking brake front cables were built longer than appropriate that reduces the performance of the parking brake in certain circumstances, and fails to fully comply with all the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the effectiveness of the parking brake system on a severe grade may be diminished.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.
Owner complaints
73 complaints3 involved a crash7 involved a fire6 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline van. The contact stated that there was a burning smell coming from the wheel well in the brakes. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop where they replaced the calipers, rotors , and brakes pads. The contact stated that he can still smell something burning. The failure mileage was 110,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford 250 econoline. The contact stated that when the vehicle was in park, it would move in reverse instead of stopping. The vehicle IS being diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 68,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
1995 ford E150 based conversion van has had the braking systems/abs hydraulic control unit replaced twice in less than 83000 miles. both replacements were done at ford dealers and copies of both invoices can be provided. since this failure disables the ABS system and produces a hopping in the rear wheels I think this IS a hazard that need to be looked into. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
TL* the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline. While driving approximately 35 mph the "ABS" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection, and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 900. the current mileage was 108,000. updated 1/25/10 *cn updated 01/26/10.*jb
- Vehicle speed control
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford F150 econoline. the contact received a safety recall notice in february of 2008 regarding the vehicle speed control: cruise control. ford stated that the part was unavailable and advised the contact to disconnect the cruise control himself. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date and recall number were unknown. the current mileage was 91,000. updated 5/13/08 *cn
- Electrical system › Horn · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline. after having the wiring harness installed due to the recall, the vehicle's horn and cruise control failed. the contact stated that prior to the installation there were no failures with these two components. he received another recall notice and took the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford econoline. after having the wiring harness installed due to the recall, the vehicle's horn and cruise control failed. the contact stated that prior to the installation there were no failures with these two components. he received another recall notice and took the vehicle in for service. the dealer stated that the repair had previously been performed. the contact also needed the dealer to inspect the ABS because the warning light illuminated intermittently while driving various speeds. the contact had to shut off the vehicle and restart it in order for the light to dim. the repairs would cost approximately $1,200 - $2,000 for parts, not including labor. the failure and current mileages were 20,000. updated 04/11/08 *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while coming down a ramp and approaching the stop sign at 45mph, the engine made a loud noise. The noise appeared to come from underneath the hood in the engine compartment. the vehicle was displayed that it was going to stall and then stalled. An attempt was made to…
Dt*: the contact stated while coming down a ramp and approaching the stop sign at 45mph, the engine made a loud noise. The noise appeared to come from underneath the hood in the engine compartment. the vehicle was displayed that it was going to stall and then stalled. An attempt was made to restart the vehicle however it would not restart. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined that the timing gear was fractured. the service dealer replaced the timing gear. shortly after the repair, the loud noise underneath the hood returned. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing and recommended that a new camshaft bearing be installed. the manufacturer was not notified.
- Electrical system
Originally in dec 2004 while returning from a trip to st louis, mo I started having trouble with my ABS light, my speedometer hand intermittently going back to zero and the vehicle coming out of cruise control. it was originally thought to be an ABS brake problem so the speed sensor and the ABS…
Originally in dec 2004 while returning from a trip to st louis, mo I started having trouble with my ABS light, my speedometer hand intermittently going back to zero and the vehicle coming out of cruise control. it was originally thought to be an ABS brake problem so the speed sensor and the ABS module were replaced. the next time I went out on the road for the 4TH of july 2005 weekend, we got as far as charleston, sc and had to put the rv in the shop because the cruise control and speedometer were both malfunctioning; the vehicle would come out of cruise and the speedometer would intermittently go from the correct speed to zero. Also the transmission seemed to be downshifting and upshifting at will. after that we brought the vehicle back to the house and parked it on the driveway. a couple weeks later I went out to move the vehicle and give it a wash job and clean it up a bit. it would not start upon examination I found that the power distribution box had some melted relays in it and the box itself was melted min a couple of places. we had to have a different wiring harness installed to get the vehicle running again. we felt that some of the ground wires had caused a short and that was what had melted the power distribution box. later we saw that the power distribution box IS located just below the reservoir for the vehicle brake fluid. the last item that became functional was the cruise control after replacement of the fuse for the horn which IS located in the power distribution box. then I saw where ford was doing a recall on their cruise control switches for several vehicles and since the econoline van IS one of the vehicles that uses that cruise control switch, I feel that the econoline van should be included in the cruise control switch recall. my rv IS on a ford econoline E350 van with a 460 cid V8 engine and an automatic transmission with overdrive. vin #[xxx][xxx]. *nm updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Dt:consumer says that 8 months ago cruise control deactivation switch burnt the wires on the wiring harness. Consumer had it fixed at consumer's expense. two and half weeks ago the cruise control deactivation switch started malfunctioning again. consumer noticed that ford reported on the…
Dt:consumer says that 8 months ago cruise control deactivation switch burnt the wires on the wiring harness. Consumer had it fixed at consumer's expense. two and half weeks ago the cruise control deactivation switch started malfunctioning again. consumer noticed that ford reported on the news as having a recall on the same thing. Consumer contacted ford, and ford told consumer that this vehicle was not part of recall. Consumer then had mechanic disconnect the cruise control deactivation switch, so that she would not have to worry about future fire, especially with handicap husband in van. after having switch disconnected the consumer found that this also disabled the horn. Consumer said that ford was the only manufacturer that had the capabilities of making a high top conversion vans with lowered floors for power wheel chairs, which are larger than regular wheel chairs. *ak *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
My 1995 econoline van blew up in my driveway while turned off. it exploded under the hood and a huge fireball went through the cabin. it caught my house and garage on fire, along with my giant oak tree.*ak this IS the second econoline van that has blown up like this in the past five years.…
My 1995 econoline van blew up in my driveway while turned off. it exploded under the hood and a huge fireball went through the cabin. it caught my house and garage on fire, along with my giant oak tree.*ak this IS the second econoline van that has blown up like this in the past five years. both times we were lucky; no one was in the van at the time. they would have died or been severely burned. ford accepts no responsibility for this; they were not even interested enough to send out an investigator.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission malfunctions, it will either shift hard and late or will go out of gear. Dealership rebuilt the transmission, but the problem still exists.*ak
- Equipment
The factory installed cage had bolts that were fastened to the side wall of the van. the bolts had broken through the metal, which would allow the cage to move foward in a collision. jg *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
While driving was unable to slow down, vehicle was stopped when it hit a barn. Had no brakes. Just had brakes checked and everything was fine. contacted dealer.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
When vehicle IS started and tank IS full there would be an excessive amount of gas fumes present. ford says vehicle was not included in a recall. mechanic has fixed vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Horn
Consumer states that the horn IS very small, consumer states if you don't have the steering wheel in the correct position you won't be able to blow the horn. consumer feels this IS unsafe because he IS unable to warn the next driver. *Jb *yh
- Tires › Sidewall
Dot#md11 520V 344; tire size lt245/75r16 one of four tires failed with a significant sidewall buldge noticed before final failure. Sears replaced tire pro-rated for wear, but repair person severely over-torqued lug nuts requiring replacement of lug bolts and nuts. not confident of remaining three…
Dot#md11 520V 344; tire size lt245/75r16 one of four tires failed with a significant sidewall buldge noticed before final failure. Sears replaced tire pro-rated for wear, but repair person severely over-torqued lug nuts requiring replacement of lug bolts and nuts. not confident of remaining three tires; nor the service people who might replace the wheels. not enough spaces on your online form for tire size and dot#. Mfg #? 272892Grf66 a 15 passenger van should have good tires. (Dot number: md11520v34 tiresize: lt24575r16)
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS control unit failed 1996 and replaced. Failed again dec 2001 and replaced for $761. A multi-ton 15 passenger van should have working ABS brakes. with the repair cost, I suspect many owners are not fixing the defects and it IS under-reported. apparent part number change suggests possibility ford knows of a problem and has not reported it. narrowly avoided major collision when ABS were inop. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Stalled while moving because of blown 60 amp fuse. auto service had to find wire that shorted (took 6 hours) splice that wire and cover it. total cost was $585 including tow.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines · Vehicle speed control
While driving on highway at a speed of 65mph vehicle began to surge. I attempted to accelerate with the accelerator pedal compressed all the way down to the floor, but engine did not respond and eventually stalled as I pulled of onto the emergency lane. attempted several times to start engine…
While driving on highway at a speed of 65mph vehicle began to surge. I attempted to accelerate with the accelerator pedal compressed all the way down to the floor, but engine did not respond and eventually stalled as I pulled of onto the emergency lane. attempted several times to start engine, it would run for approximately 10 seconds and shut down. weather that day was sunny with temperatures at the time of travel about 90 to 95 degrees fahrenheit. At the time of the incident, I had driven only 250 miles of a 730 mile trip. I had driven this same route just four days prior. I was towed to the local ford dealership right at closing time for service department so my vehicle was not checked out until the following morning. after several hours of troubleshooting, the mechanics could find nothing wrong. I proceeded on my trip during the early evening hours without any problems. the vehicle IS in perfect operating condition with all required periodical maintenance completed by ford service and the only corrective maintenance was for a leaking transmission cooling line in engine compartment. After doing some research on the auto safety center web site, I am a bit suspicious of a potential hidden problem. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Wheel cylinders
When brakes are engaged only left front works. Have replaced proportioning valve, rear wheel cylinders, only getting 4,000 miles on front pads. Checked fuses relating to area-no problems.
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Some of your question may be unreated to my problem, I am complaing about a defective bottom tennsion pulley that control the power stearing and all of the vehicle. When this quite it was like driving a duce and a 1/2 that does not have power stearing, very wide turn. Came to rest before…
Some of your question may be unreated to my problem, I am complaing about a defective bottom tennsion pulley that control the power stearing and all of the vehicle. When this quite it was like driving a duce and a 1/2 that does not have power stearing, very wide turn. Came to rest before overheading in e. Falmouth mass. Was towed off a friend lawn at 9 pm sunday. The whole thing occured at noon on sunday, a neighbor to my frieend came to my aid with his cell phone, I called my motor club and there could not help. Around 7 pm I found some one that could tow it to my machinic - auto tech in sandwich, mass who did the repairing as it would have cost double to take it to tanner ford in s. Easton. As it was it cost $80 for the tow(cash) and I seldom have that much laying around. Repairs were $387. Which IS reported under property damage in your form. I am reporting this because had I been on the interstate heading for nh or some where else, I could still be there today waiting for help. The tennison pully snapped right off, rendering fanbelt useless, and distroying a new belt that had just been put in the van in april on the require manitance at 60,000/61,000. I spent a lot then, and now to have $387 + 80 = $467 hurts. I think I should get some help from somewhere for the flaw of the tennsion unit. Auto tech in sandwich 508-833-0888, as for larry he'll tell you what he did. you know this could have been a bigger disaster had I been traveling at 65, am happy I was just coming out of a side street onto and other street and it was not busy, when the thing made a big snap. I thought at first it was a fanbelt had become loose and need to be re-enstalled, till I got under and found a much worse problem. Thank you for a chance to spout off as I thisk tis IS very dangerous problem nd should be looked into all all ford trucks, especial e150's. your truly carl g. Rideout ps: on the 3 belt and 2 belt and motor belt am not sure what you mean. *Ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
While driving 65 mph hood flew up and cracked windshield, hood latch had broken.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
I have a 1995 ford E-150 sherard hi-top conversion van and just experienced a severe fuel leak. I'm curious if the vehicle has ever been recalled because of this. the fuel leak was on the vent line to the fill tube. the vent line IS about a 3/4 inch hose with hose clamps. one end of the hose…
I have a 1995 ford E-150 sherard hi-top conversion van and just experienced a severe fuel leak. I'm curious if the vehicle has ever been recalled because of this. the fuel leak was on the vent line to the fill tube. the vent line IS about a 3/4 inch hose with hose clamps. one end of the hose attached to a metal tube near the top of the fill tube and the other IS next to the fill tube where both enter the fuel tank. the vent hose developed a major break near the tank. upon remove of the hose I found that the hose clamp IS bonded to the hose at this location (the other was not). I'm a mechanical engineer and it looks to me that the bonding process of the clamp to the hose has deteriorated the tube and shortened the life of the hose. the other end of the hose that attached to the fill tube was in excellent condition with no signs of problems. the clamp was stamped with some markings indicating canada and also has some patent numbers on it. I'm guessing that they attempted to bond the clamp to the hose in this area because it IS a very tight area to access for maintenance. I'm very concerned because when the tank was full and you went up or down an kind of an incline fuel poured out of the tank. we'd been smelling fuel for a little while and the condition finally deteriorated enought that we could see the fuel leaking under the van when we parked on an incline.*ak
- Tires › Sidewall
4 goodyear wrangler wrl ht fxnw tires p235/75r15, dot 7276999510, had bubbles shapes of grapefruit on the sidewall, no signs of cracks/cuts or leaks that could have caused air to get into the tire. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed prematurely, ford refuses to assist. *mjs
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
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.
- 10148820This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
- 10007319Engine or fuel system concerns when using fuel with greater than 5% biodiesel concentration.
- 10004880Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0340, possible false code. Various models including 1994-1996 ford excursion.
- 10004848For 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns.
- 10004842Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in.
- 10004835A hard start or no start condition in extreme cold weather.
- 10004826Some 7.3L diesel vehicles may exhibit an engine miss where the engine may stall and not restart. Diagnostic trouble code 1298 may be stored.
- 10004822No start/hard start and/or long crank time for vehicles with 7.3L di turbo diesel.
- 10004820Availability of new sealant for servicing 7.3L di turbo engine.
- 10004819The water-in-fuel lamp may stay on and the fuel may be slow to drain or not drain at all when the fuel drain valve IS opened.
- 10003835An oil leak at the turbocharger pedestal around the exhaust backpressure actuator.
- 10003748New transmission cooler flusher - service tips. 2003 escort and super duty f series included.
- 10003148High pressure oil pump leak.
- 10001943Exhaust air rush noise and lower power.
- 6092006Subject regarding tire balance hint.
- 6090143Subject regarding 4r100 transmission flexplate replacement for vehicles with 7.3L diesel engine.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement.
- 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.
- 616520A condition may exist with possible electronc damage occuring to the compuvalve from voltage spikes between the compuvalve connections when connecting or disconnecting the main compuvalve harness c4025.
- 613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage.
- 613349Experiencing a knocking noise when the engine IS cold and under acceleration.
- 613342Concerns with the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lamp remaining on after the vehicle IS started and six (6) ABS codes are stored in memory on some vehicles.
- 613288Some vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left.
- 613252Some vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of gvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment.
- 613145Vehicles may exhibit a steering pull to the right or left, due to incorrect front end alignment settings. *Mjs
- 613041Vehicles that are loaded to the upper end of fvw, with the majority of the load between the axles, may exhibit inner edge tire wear due to incorrect alignment. *Mjs
- 613022On some vehicles repeat repairs may be made to 4-wheel anti-lock braking systems (4wabs) due to misdiagnosis of 4wabs concerns which may result in replacement of functional components.
- 612965Customers may be concerned that vehicle looks like it dogtracks, due to a unique feature of the vehicle that combine to create an optical illusion of dogtracking, a condition which the rear axle IS not square to the chassis. *Mjs
- 612923Information on the 7.3L dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be pruchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *Mjs
- 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
- 610901Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle.
- 610840Some vehicles equipped with 73L dit engine may exhibit a rough engine idle.
- 610701Some vehicles equipped with 7.3L dit diesel engines may develop a cracked flexplate.
- 609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
- 608551Complaints of tire wear and loose feelings in the steering system.
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