Complaints
96
Crashes
8
Fires
13
Injuries
9
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Ford Econoline Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:90,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints
TIRES
#36 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:145,748 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Ford Econoline.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 12 | 2 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | 2 | 145,748 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 5 | — | 3 | 76,333 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 2 | 88,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | 79,362 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | 85,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | 113,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | 122,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
TIRES
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
145,748
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
76,333
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
88,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,362
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
113,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
122,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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