1999 Ford Econoline Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Econoline years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ford Econoline. That is the most of any Econoline model year in the database (24 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (15 complaints, 18%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 84owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Ford Econoline problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 18% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 17% | 71,621 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 13% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 11% | 300,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 7% | 78,916 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Ford Econoline recalls (5)
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Vehicle speed control:cruise control
Problem: Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
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 event of an electrical short to ground.
Fix: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." the label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the cng tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Fix: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began november 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Problem: Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
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, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door striker.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with single rear wheels and equipped with 3.55:1 and 3.73:1 axle ratio. These vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a lower speedometer reading than the actual vehicle speed being driven.
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 speedometer indication.
Fix: Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Ford Econoline years
← 1998 Econoline · 2000 Econoline →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Econoline | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Econoline | 22 | 2 |
| 2002 Econoline | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 Econoline | 28 | 3 |
| 2000 Econoline | 39 | 3 |
| 1999 | 84 | 5 |
| 1998 Econoline | 46 | 2 |
| 1997 Econoline | 79 | 2 |
| 1996 Econoline | 81 | 3 |
| 1995 Econoline | 73 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Econoline?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford Econoline?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Ford Econoline a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Econoline model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.