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1999 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 84 owner complaints about the 1999 Ford Econoline, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.2× the Econoline median · #4 of 18 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints8415 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 27, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Ford Econoline has problems

84 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, hydraulic152
Engine and engine cooling143
Vehicle speed control111
Tires90
Fuel system, gasoline62
Suspension60
Steering51
Electrical system42
Wheels30
11 other systems248

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

5 recalls

1999 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: cruise control

Recall 08V-051 · Feb 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 00V-115 · Apr 19, 2000 · 3,300 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THERE CAN BE AN INADEQUATE CLAMP LOAD TO ATTACH THE WHEEL TO THE AXLE, RESULTING IN NOISE, DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL AND HUB, OR IN EXTREME CASES,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Doors: latch

Recall 99V-046 · Mar 15, 1999 · 2,893 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DOOR STRIKERS MAY NOT HOLD THE DOOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 98V-257 · Oct 14, 1998 · 350 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN UNSAFE OR ILLEGAL SPEED SHOULD THE DRIVER NOT REALIZE THAT HIS VEHICLE ROAD SPEED IS GREATER THAN THE…

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

1999 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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NHTSA crash tests

1999 Ford Econoline safety ratings

1999 Ford Econoline in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

1999 Ford Econoline frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Ford Econoline, and the recalls they led to.

  1. SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADDP05005 · closed Jan 4, 2006
    No recall
In owners' words

What Econoline owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD. HE PURCHASED A NEW VACUUM PUMP AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. MILEAGE WAS 34,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 04/22/08. *LJ
Complaint 10223140 · Apr 2, 2008 · 30,000 miles
THE RUSSELL FAMILY TRUST----I HAD A RECALL ON MY 1999 ECONOLINE MOTORHOME. I TOOK IT THIS MORNING TO THE FORD DEALER IN PURVIS MS TO GET IT CHECKED. HE SAID IT DID NOT HAVE THE MASTER CYLINDER ON IT THAT THEY USUALLY CHECKED, AND HAD ME SIGN A WORK ORDER. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. *NM
Complaint 10166840 · Aug 29, 2006
PLASTIC CAP FOR BRAKE RESERVOIR DOES NOT REMAIN SECURE WHICH ALLOWS BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK WITHIN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP EXAMINED VEHICLE FOR PROBLEM AND REPLACED RESERVOIR CAP. REPLACEMENT CAP IS ALSO COMING LOOSE ON ONE SIDE AND DOES NOT REMAIN TIGHT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL…
Complaint 8002544 · Jan 22, 2002

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