1999 Ford Econoline Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Ford Econoline, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I believe ineffective repairs are being done and only the symptoms are being treated. I have two failed oil pumps, three failed water pumps, a failed alternator...and three attempts to fix various oil leaks....all within the last year. The exhaust bolts that were put on in may, 2003 weren't even on in august, a cover that goes under the radiator flew off on the highway...I am now wondering what else...in addition...there needs to be a cause to the constantly failing water pumps. The battery, alternator, AC, etc. Failures are minor in comparison.”
NHTSA complaint #10071142, filed 2004-01“The contact owns a 1999 Ford econo rv s-duty equipped with a samsung microwave, model mr5493g. The contact stated that the failure was identical to oven circuit recall number: 03e044400. A neighbor advised the contact that the rv was on fire. The contact observed that the microwave caused the fire and she extinguished it without notifying the fire department. The contact sustained an extensive burn on her leg, but did not seek medical attention. Samsung advised her that they had no parts to repair the microwave although it was damaged beyond repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11075263, filed 2018-02“Fuses keeps blowing out, causes problem with brakes, turn signals & shifting capabilities. Owner feels electrical problem. Dealership working on vehicle but cause not found as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #845134, filed 1999-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 4% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 8 | 11% |
| 1994 | 11 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 11 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 4 | 13% |
| 1988 | 7 | 32% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 2 | 29% |
| 1985 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Econoline
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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