CarRecallWatchThe 1984 Ford Econoline has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
1984 Ford Econoline recalls
Most common 1984 Ford Econoline problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING RIGHT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED. TIRE WENT TO PIECES. CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND AND VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. WHEN STOPPED, VEHICLE WAS ON ITS RIM. CONTACTED DEALER, AND MANAGER REFUSED TO FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH OF TIRE LEFT.*AK GOODYEAR WORKHORSE, NO OTHER SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. *JB
THE TIRE SEEMED OUT OF BALANCE FOR ABOUT 100 MILES OF DRIVING, THEN BLEW OUT. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: 8.75R16.5L)
(OHIO TRAFFIC ACCIDENT REPORT) THE DRIVER SMELLED SMOKE. SHE TURNED INTO THE PLAZA. THE CAR BROKE OUT INTO FLAMES.
ENGINE OIL LEAK CAUSED FIRE (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
TRAILER HITCH BROKE CAUSING TRAILER TO SWAY/CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
1984 Ford Econoline questions
Does the 1984 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1984 Ford Econoline: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting; Fuel System, Diesel; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Ford Econoline?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Tires (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1984 Ford Econoline has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.