Ford Econoline problems by year
855 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 22 Ford Econoline model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| 2003 | 22 | 2 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2002 | 23 | 2 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 | 28 | 3 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2000 | 39 | 3 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1999 Most complained | 84 | 3 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 | 46 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 | 79 | 1 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 Most complained | 81 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 | 73 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1994 Most complained | 124 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1993 | 65 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1992 Most complained | 83 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1991 | 24 | 0 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1990 | 30 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1989 | 32 | 0 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1988 | 22 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1987 | 15 | 0 | — | |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 | — | |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 | — | |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.