1993 Ford Econoline Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford Econoline, 14% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Fuel smell appeared soon after filling vehicle. Vehicle was serviced, technician stated vent and filler hose needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894650, filed 2001-08“Consumer experiencing an ongoing problem with leakage in the manifold. This condition have been repaired every year since 1993, and twice within this year , 1998. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #827871, filed 1998-09“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Econoline. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the hood. When he raised the hood, the vehicle ignited. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the deactivation switch malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to catch fire. The contact received Ford recall notice number 05s28 on august 29, 2007. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, dealer information, and mileages were unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10201167, filed 2007-08Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 11 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 5 | 23% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Econoline
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsInterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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