1990 Ford Econoline Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 17%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Ford Econoline, 17% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer noticed a gas smell inside of vehicle while traveling. Saw gas pouring out of gas tank. Vehicle was serviced, technician replaced fuel pump sending unit.”
NHTSA complaint #10039797, filed 2003-09“Vehicle was blowing out fuel. Has dual fuel tanks. Fuel overflowed past filler cap. Fuel tank selector valve had malfunctioned. Called dealer. Vehicle not under recall (991v14600) due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #843323, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 91V146000Sep 4, 1991The 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…Covers: Ford Econoline 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, E-150 1989–1991 +4 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 12% |
| 1992 | 15 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 33% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 7 | 22% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford Econoline
14 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology