1996 Ford Econoline Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Ford Econoline, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 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.
“1996 Ford Econoline van was parked on my property. It started on fire which spread so quickly that the whole van was burnt before the fire department arrived. The fire department believes the fire started on the driver's side towards the front of the vehicle but can not determine what started it although we are still waiting for their report. This van was not parked near anything flammable nor was there anything flammable in the van. The fire was so hot the windshield melted. We now have no van and no explanation of why it would start on fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10128157, filed 2005-07, 85,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
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 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
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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