1999 Ford Econoline problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints about the 1999 Ford Econoline with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 16.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 14.7%.
Complaints102
Crashes13
Fires5
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 16.7% · 17
Engine and engine cooling 14.7% · 15
Vehicle speed control 10.8% · 11
Tires 8.8% · 9
Fuel system, gasoline 6.9% · 7
Suspension 5.9% · 6
Steering 4.9% · 5
Electrical system 3.9% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the Ford Econoline in this data, 1999 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1994 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 10 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 76,589 miles.
In owners' own words
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 information / documentation. Service brakes, hydraulic
When applying the brakes at a high speed vehicle wanders to the right. Vehicle pulls to the left when braking at highway speeds. Engine recently replaced for the second time , due to oil leaks out of the head gasket.Both times the engine was replaced with a brand new one. Vehicle still not repaired. *Ak.Et. Service brakes, hydraulic
When brakes are applied vehicle pulls to left severely, doesn't have to be at any speed. Vehicle has been in repair shop 8 to 10 times for same problem. Contacted dealer, and dealer earlier replaced rotors/ pads ,and calipers. But still did not remedy problem. Dealer could not find cause. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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