1996 Ford Econoline Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 7%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Ford Econoline, 7% of the 81 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While traveling at 45 MPH, I lost the ability to steer the vehicle. This truck was a 4wd conversion which was done by a company called quigley, in manchester, pa. This conversion was approved by Ford and the truck was purchased with the conversion. After the steering fell apart, I was unable to control truck and had an accident. Approximately six months later, the truck, again, went out of control after hitting a slight dip in the road. Upon further investigation with the dealer, who called quigley, quigley said they knew about the problem as it had happened on their ambulance 4wd conversions. …”
NHTSA complaint #717762, filed 2000-01“Consumer states he was told by delaership that front end ball joints were designed and put in without a lubrication point which caused the tie rod ends, steering linkage and tires to wear down and have to be replaced, dealership replaced ball joints with a greese fitting.”
NHTSA complaint #560860, filed 2001-04Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 6 | 15% |
| 1999 | 6 | 7% |
| 1998 | 4 | 9% |
| 1997 | 5 | 6% |
| 1996 | 6 | 7% |
| 1995 | 2 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 4 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 10% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Econoline
20 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 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 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