What are the worst Ford Econoline years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Ford Econoline year is 1994 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The years with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 1991, 2002, 2003.

Ford Econoline: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1994

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 1991, 2002, 2003

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2003solid year22 complaints · 4 recalls 2002solid year23 complaints · 4 recalls 200128 complaints · 5 recalls 200039 complaints · 5 recalls 199984 complaints · 7 recalls 199846 complaints · 4 recalls 199779 complaints · 4 recalls 199681 complaints · 5 recalls 199573 complaints · 6 recalls 1994worst year124 complaints · 6 recalls 199365 complaints · 5 recalls 199283 complaints · 5 recalls 1991solid year24 complaints · 3 recalls 199030 complaints · 4 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.