1996 Ford Econoline engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1996 Ford Econoline — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owned a 1996 ford econoline. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire on january 14, 2008 while parked in the driveway. Smoke appeared from the engine and front passenger seat. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact…”
filed Jun 4, 2008
“1996 ford econoline electrical system repeatedly caused the van to break down. *kb the air conditioning compressor seized and the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The ignition module was replaced. The tie rods needed to be replaced which failed while the consumer was driving. The cruise…”
filed Sep 26, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 7.3l dit engines, rotunda tool has issued an injector performance analyzer that may now be purchased as an effective aid in helping to resolve rough idle concerns. *tt
032137 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003Rough idle and engine miss due to injector bore scuffing at green engine break-in. *tt
032131 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003Coolant may leak at the rear oil header. *tt
032128 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003A hard start or no start condition in extreme cold weather. *tt
032124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003Some 7.3l diesel vehicles may exhibit an engine miss where the engine may stall and not restart. Diagnostic trouble code 1298 may be stored. *tt
032115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Econoline years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Econoline | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 Econoline | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 Econoline | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 Econoline | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 Econoline | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 Econoline | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 Econoline | 11 | 14% |
| 1995 Econoline | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 Econoline | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 Econoline | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 Econoline | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 Econoline | 5 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Econoline
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.