1993 Ford Econoline Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 12%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford Econoline, 12% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,000 miles. 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.
“I recently purchased the vehicle and when examining the underside of the vehicle I noticed stains on fuel lines and fuel tank from leakage. 1.the fuel return hose is badly cracked near the fuel tank and has been leaking. 2. The floor of the vehicle directly above the fuel return line is stained from fuel which appears to have been sprayed upward from the fuel line. 3. There appears to have been leakage onto the top of the fuel tank which has flowed down the side of the tank, possibly from the spray from the fuel return line or bad gaskets on the top of the fuel tank . 4. …”
NHTSA complaint #729529, filed 2000-08“Plastic fuel tank seems split on top of tank.now leaking fuel and fumes.took it to Ford and they said they cannot help me because its out of warranty.called Ford's main office in detroit, and they also said they cannot help me. A fuel tank should not be a part of a warranty item. There is no wear and tear like brake/engine/drive train.all it does it holds gasoline. It should not crack or split in a 5 years.it should last almost the life of the vehicle.I noticed this problem because I check under my truck often. There could be 1000's of van out there with this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #702662, filed 1999-01“Vehicle filled with fuel & parked on an incline, and fuel would then leak out. Does not happen on straight away. Sometimes fuel would splash or slosh out when coming to a quick stop. Had not taken to dealer as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #877783, filed 2001-01“Whenever refilling the gas tank the gas fumes get stronger, also gas came out of filler neck onto the vehicle. Dealer / mfr. Not notified at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #831953, filed 1998-12“When the temperature reaches 80 degrees or higher there is a strong fuel odor. The hotter the temperature the stronger the odor. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #813916, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 93V100000Jun 8, 1993The fuel filler hose or fuel filler vent hose was damaged by a drill bit used to install the dso package attaching hardware onto the floor pan.Covers: Ford Econoline 1992–1993
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 1993 Ford Econoline
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 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 31, 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