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1990 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Econoline, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years53% below the Econoline median · #10 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints307 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem14Service brakes, hydraulic

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Ford Econoline has problems

30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic142
Electrical system53
Fuel system, gasoline40
Structure21
Vehicle speed control20
Wheels20
Tires11
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, other10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1990 Ford Econoline recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Rear: shock absorber

Recall 93V-073 · Apr 27, 1993 · 25,000 vehicles

Risk. SEPARATION OF THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAMECAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: anchorage

Recall 91V-172 · May 4, 1992 · 1,010 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Auxillary tank: selector devices

Recall 91V-146 · Sep 4, 1991 · 350,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)

Recall 90V-101 · Jun 1, 1990 · 111,000 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other Econoline year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Econoline median. How we score

'67'69'71'72'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'05'06'07'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Econoline owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

BRAKE PEDAL IS GOING STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR.ONLY ABLE TO BEAR DOWN AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKES TO STOP.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Complaint 842838 · Jul 21, 1999
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
Complaint 817155 · Oct 16, 1997
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
Complaint 810126 · Mar 18, 1997

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