1996 Ford Econoline vs 1997 Ford Econoline
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Ford Econoline | 1997 Ford Econoline |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 135 | 263 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Econoline | Ford Econoline |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 20 |
| Tires | 13 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 7 |
| Suspension | 6 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
1996 Ford Econoline
1997 Ford Econoline
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.