1993 Ford Econoline
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 67
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Vehicle speed control
Campaigns on file for 1993
None on file
16% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 67 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Vehicle speed control
16% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt: Ford, econline 150 conversion van 1993, vehicle caught on fire. Consumer believed it was due to the cruse control, consumer was driving and saw smoke coming from under the hood, consumer dialed 911.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-16
I own a Ford ecoline 150 family van (Custom made). Well just last week it caught on fire while my husband was driving on he highway. He had the cruise control, a.c. And the radio on. I has never happened to us before.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-15
While vehicle was parked in driveway with motor running and gear showing parked, the van started moving forward and went through the back wall of garage. The van is currently being repaired.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-02-03
Service brakes
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Fuel system, gasoline
12% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.
Steering
9% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and hose, piping, and connections.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the gear box fractured from the frame. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-30
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1993-10-12Fuel system, gasoline93V100000 The fuel filler hose or fuel filler vent hose was damaged by a drill bit used to install the dso package attaching hardware onto the floor pan.
Remedy: Replace the fuel filler and vent hoses and relocate the mounting hardware in the floor pan.
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1994-07-08Interior lighting94V128000 The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
Remedy: Mark iii dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.
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2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V100000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 94V128000 · Interior lighting
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1993 Ford Econoline reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford Econoline is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford Econoline?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 Ford Econoline have?
- 5 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.