1984 Ford Econoline
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1984
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1984: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 132 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
2 of 7 total reports mention: tires.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 7 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Show complaint excerpts
(Ohio traffic accident report) the driver smelled smoke. She turned into the plaza. The car broke out into flames.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-07
Engine oil leak caused fire (Ohio state police report)
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-02
Service brakes
2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Trailer hitches
1 of 7 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.
Show complaint excerpts
Trailer hitch broke causing trailer to sway/cause loss of control/accident/injury. (Ohio state police report)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-12-31
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1984-03-13Wheels84V014000 Some vehicles may have been built with improperly manufactured wheels. The welds securing the center sections to the rims may crack from fatigue.
Remedy: Affected wheels will be replaced.
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1984-12-03Fuel system, gasoline84V119000 The secondary throttle shaft may, with accumulated mileage, become contaminated and may stick in a partially open position while driving.
Remedy: The primary to secondary throttle closure link on the carburetor will be replaced free of charge.
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1987-07-02Fuel system, gasoline87V111000 Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.
Remedy: Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
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1987-07-14Engine and engine cooling87V113000 Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
Remedy: Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
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1988-02-03Engine and engine cooling87V144000 Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Remedy: Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
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2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
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Date not on fileFuel system, diesel85V061000 When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 MPH, as specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) no.
Remedy: Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket.
Buy-smart checklist
1984 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 85V061000 · Fuel system, diesel
- Recall 84V014000 · Wheels
- Recall 84V119000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 87V111000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 87V113000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 87V144000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E064000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1984 Ford Econoline reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1984 Ford Econoline?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1984 Ford Econoline have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.