1996 Ford Econoline Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Ford Econoline, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“1996 Ford Econoline electrical system repeatedly caused the van to break down. The air conditioning compressor seized and the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The ignition module was replaced. The tie rods needed to be replaced which failed while the consumer was driving. The cruise control stopped working and the ABS, air bag and engine lights illuminated.”
NHTSA complaint #10170132, filed 2006-09, 20,000 milesEquipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Econoline
20 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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