1990 Ford Econoline Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford Econoline. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V073000Apr 27, 199325,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1990–1991

  Reported issue: The rear shock crossmember of the frame can crack and separate from the frame.

  Possible consequence: Separation of the rear shock crossmember from the framecan result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

  Remedy: Replace the rear chock crossmember with a shock crossmember made of high strength steel.

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• 91V172000May 4, 19921,010 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1990–1991, Glaval Universal 1990–1991

  Reported issue: The safety belt anchorage for the rear bench seat failed to comply with the standards of fmvss 210.

  Possible consequence: Failure to meet the load requirements of fmvss 210 placethe seat occupants in increased risk of injury in the event of a sudden stopor accident.

  Remedy: The manufacture will replace the non-complying safety belt anchorage with a new anchorage that meets the requirements of fmvss 210.

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• 91V146000Sep 4, 1991350,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, E-150 1989–1991 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

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• 90V101000Jun 1, 1990111,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Ford Econoline 1989–1990, F-150 1989–1990, F-250 1989–1990 +4 more

  Reported issue: Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.

  Possible consequence: When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.

  Remedy: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.

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