1999 Ford Econoline Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 13%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Ford Econoline, 13% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 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.
“Vehicle was being serviced for another problem and it was discovered that fuel tank has a crack. The vehicle is not included in the fuel line crack NHTSA recall 01v114000.”
NHTSA complaint #10113729, filed 2005-03, 71,000 miles“I have a 1999 Ford Econoline conversion van, the problem I am having is a constant gas smell. I have had it or taken it to the Ford service department several times to no avail. The van has never been involved in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10020584, filed 2003-05“The contact owns a 1999 Ford Econoline e250 van. The contact stated that after refueling to capacity, the fuel filler shut off failed, causing gasoline fuel to spill back out onto the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10489083, filed 2012-12, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Ford Econoline rv. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was a metal strap cutting into the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,916.”
NHTSA complaint #10537319, filed 2013-08, 78,916 miles“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 2004-01Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 12% |
| 1992 | 15 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 33% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 7 | 22% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford Econoline
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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