Recent 1996 ECONOLINE Recalls

• Recall #09E025000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
• Recall #09E012000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
• Recall #08V051000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
• Recall #06V286000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
• Recall #96V214000 - PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1996 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1996 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Recall for 1996 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced FEBRUARY 04 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08V051000
  • Number Affected 225,000

  Summary: 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.

  Consequence: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08V051000 »

• VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall for 1996 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 01 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06V286000
  • Number Affected 1,200,000

  Summary: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

  Consequence: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

  Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: Also see recalls 05V017 and 05V388)

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V286000 »

• PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Recall for 1996 FORD ECONOLINE

  • Recall Announced OCTOBER 28 1996
  • NHTSA Reference #96V214000
  • Number Affected 53,400

  Summary: The parking brake systems may not hold the vehicles on a 20% grade with foot pedal efforts of 125 pounds or less. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "Hydraulic Brake Systems."

  Consequence: The vehicle may roll after being parked increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

  Fix: Dealers will adjust the parking brake system on the affected vehicles.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V214000 »