no report yet
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
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…
1996 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 1996 Ford Econoline, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 2011. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1996 Ford Econoline has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
13Tires
12Vehicle speed control7 crash/fire/injury
12Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
6Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
4Air bags
4Seats
3Structure
138 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 18 | 3 |
| Tires | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 3 |
| Suspension | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1996 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
Vehicle speed control
Risk. OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
no report yet
Parking brake: conventional
Risk. THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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
1996 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1996 Ford Econoline safety ratings
1996 Ford Econoline in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Ford Econoline, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 05V-388
In owners' words
What Econoline owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON JUNE 25TH I CHANGED THE BATTERY ON MY 1996 FORD E150 BECAUSE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR LATER I HEARD THE ALARM GOING OFF. WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE THERE WAS WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I RAISED THE HOOD AND THE SENDING UNIT ON THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE CRUISE…
THE ABS WILL NOT ENGAGE WHEN BRAKING DURING A EMERGENCY SITUATION OR A SUDDEN STOP. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A REPAIR SHOP ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. *JB
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WIT THE ABS SYSTEM. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT THE HCV/HYD CONTROL UNIT FOR THE ABS FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP UNDER HARD BEARING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON/OFF. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT THERE WAS…
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