1991 Ford Econoline: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 24 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 1993
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford econoline. The contact noticed fuel coming from the gas tank along with a puddle of gasoline on the ground. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. This is the first time this failure has occurred. The failure mileage was 175,000 and current mileage was 245,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2008
“While driving 75 mph, the rear driver side tire tread separated. The consumer pulled over to change the tire. Cooper size#23575r15 please provide the dot number. *jb”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2004
“Fuel tank selector valve is defective. Gas will gush out of one tank into the other tank, overflowing, and causing fuel to leak. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. *ak *yh”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2001
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“There is a problem with fuel tank leaking,the odor gets into vehicle. *akconsumer stated prior to the recall the auxillary fuel tank selector valve was defective, causing fuel to be pumped from one tank to the other, overflowing other tank and fuel spewing from filler cap into cab and on to ground, recall #91v146000. *yd”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2001
“The consumer has experienced problems with the following : tires (directional/4 way), courtesy lights, cruise control, steering (noise), brakes/rear anti-lock, seat belts, seats (loose), gas leak, rear door(s) leak/driver side door hinge, dash cracked, loose running board, front fender (passenger side), arm on driver side seat is broken, wipers, and the ignition key is sticking in the start position. (tires-copper discover) scc”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2001
“Vehicle parked in driveway and brakes working normally. On restarting vehicle there was total failure of braking system. Diamond rv found a disintegrated check valve with an irregular one cm whole in the valve and several cracks elsewhere. Had this occurred at highway speed I doubt we would have escaped major injury.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 1999
“The right front hub locked up causing the entire wheel assembly to fall off of the vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs”Owner report · Wheels · Oct 1999
“Recall # 91v146000 fuel: fuel tank : auxillary selector: fuel from the second tank goes into the front tank, causing the fuel to overflow onto the road. This happens while the van is being driven. The problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 1999
“Transmission has been replaced three times within less then 60,000 miles. Dealer notified and repaired transmission on two occasions, but refused to repair on the third unless cost is picked up by the consumer. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 1998
“Oil pan is prematurely rusting and corroding which could result in leakage of oil. *ak consumer states that this could lead to an engine feeze up if the oil were to continue to leak. *slc”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.
Remedy: THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Remedy: REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.
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Is the 1991 Ford Econoline reliable?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1991 Ford Econoline. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 1991 Ford Econoline have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.