1993 Ford Econoline Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 139,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Ford Econoline, 9% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 139,000 miles.
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.
“While changing my oil I had noticed that the power steering hose was in contact with the frame of the vehicle and wear marks were evident. If a piece of rubber hose was not placed around the hose failure of the hose would have taken place.”
NHTSA complaint #749363, filed 2001-07“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the gear box fractured from the frame. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was 110,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10640201, filed 2014-09, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a right turn they heard a loud snapping noise. The steering wheel became very loose and continued to move instead of stopping at a specific point. No warning lights appeared on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed and inspected by a independent mechanic who stated that the steering gear bolts snapped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. Updated 03/24/11 updated 12/14/11”
NHTSA complaint #10376240, filed 2011-01, 168,000 miles“Driving about 25-30mph when steering gear box detached from frame of vehicle, resulting in the loss of steering control. Took to dealer & informed don't know why it happened & would take a month to investigate & fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #815186, filed 1997-08Related service bulletins
- 10148820Apr 6, 2018This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 6 | 9% |
| 1992 | 7 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Econoline
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBrakes
7 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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