1999 Ford ECONOLINE Recalls
Learn What to Do if Your ECONOLINE Has Been Recalled
The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1999 ECONOLINE take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page
Recent 1999 ECONOLINE Recalls
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
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 »
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
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 »
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Recall for 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
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 »
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Recall for 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
Summary: Vehicle description: Bi-fuel CNG pickup trucks and bi-fuel CNG vans, modified by cfi control systems, Inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 303, "Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." The label affixed to the fuel filler door by the vehicle modifier contains the inspection date and expiration date of the CNG tank. However, it does not contain the statement "see instructions on the fuel container for inspection and service life."
Consequence: These vehicles do not comply with the requirements.
Fix: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began November 2, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V284000 »
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WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS Recall for 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
Summary: Vehicle description: Cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
Consequence: If this occurs, there can be an inadequate clamp load to attach the wheel to the axle, resulting in noise, damage to the wheel and hub, or in extreme cases, loss of a rear wheel while the vehicle is being driven.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #00V115000 »
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Recall for 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
Summary: Vehicle description: Utility vans equipped with the "60/40" hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire lower stake joint. Strikers with stress cracks may not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 206, "Door Locks And Door Retention Components."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the door strikers may not hold the door, increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will replace the door striker.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #99V046000 »
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POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Recall for 1999 FORD ECONOLINE
Summary: Vehicle description: Pickup trucks built with single rear wheels and equipped with 3.55:1 and 3.73:1 axle ratio. These vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a lower speedometer reading than the actual vehicle speed being driven.
Consequence: This can result in the vehicle being driven at an unsafe or illegal speed should the driver not realize that his vehicle road speed is greater than the speedometer indication.
Fix: Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #98V257000 »