CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Ford Econoline has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 4 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16 reports).
1990 Ford Econoline recalls
Most common 1990 Ford Econoline problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CONCRETE GUARD RAIL. *AK *SCC *JB
CONSUMER NOTICED A GAS SMELL INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING. SAW GAS POURING OUT OF GAS TANK. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN REPLACED FUEL PUMP SENDING UNIT. *AK
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FAN BELTS SNAP CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE BRAKE POWER. DEALER NOTIFIED
GAS TANK DOES NOT WORK. CONSUMER CAN BE RIDING DOWN THE STREET AND AUTOMOBILE WILL CUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHEN RIDING ON REAR TANK ONLY.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK, APPLIED BRAKES VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. TO GAIN CONTROL, VEHICLE WAS PUT IN PARK. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1990 Ford Econoline questions
Does the 1990 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1990 Ford Econoline: Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Econoline?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16), Electrical System (6), Fuel System, Gasoline (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.