CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Ford Econoline has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17 reports).
1999 Ford Econoline recalls
Most common 1999 Ford Econoline problems
Problem areas named in the 84 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Tires | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONO RV S-DUTY EQUIPPED WITH A SAMSUNG MICROWAVE, MODEL MR5493G. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS IDENTICAL TO OVEN CIRCUIT RECALL NUMBER: 03E044400. A NEIGHBOR ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RV WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE MICROWAVE CAUSED THE FIRE AND SHE EXTINGUISHED IT WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN EXTENSIVE BURN ON HER LEG, BUT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SAMSUNG ADVISED HER THAT THEY HAD NO PARTS TO REPAIR THE MICROWAVE ALTHOUGH IT WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO AUTHORIZED RV DEALERS IN HER AREA TO REPLACE THE MICROWAVE. THE MICROWAVE WAS THE ORIGINAL E
VAN IS LEAKING FUEL WHEN I ATTEMPT TO FILL THE TANK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS PROPANE LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE MAIN PROPANE TANK NEEDED TO BE LIFTED OFF THE SPRING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. UPDATED 4/7/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER PUT PROPANE/LIPI GAS LINES AROUND THE BACK TIRES. THE GAS LINES HAVE NO STRONG PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AROUND THEM. THE LIPI GAS LINE WAS SITTING ON TOP OF THE REAR LEAF SPRING. UPDATED 11/4/2015 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE 350 EQUIPPED WITH KELLY TIRES, TIRE LINE: SAFARI LT, TIRE SIZE LT23585R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD BANGING NOISE AND THE SOUND OF METAL BEING DRAGGED ON THE GROUND WAS HEARD FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE DEFECTIVE TIRE HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED.THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG GASOLINE FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE ODOR HAD BEEN PRESENT SINCE THE DAY OF PURCHASE AND THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE SOURCE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AND LEAKING FUEL. THE FUEL TANK WAS NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 218,000.
1999 Ford Econoline questions
Does the 1999 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1999 Ford Econoline: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Equipment:Other:Labels; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Power Train:Manual Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Econoline?
Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17), Engine And Engine Cooling (15), Vehicle Speed Control (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.