1999 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
- 84
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 84 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.
Service brakes
20% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-22
Also filed under Electrical system
Vehicle speed control
13% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing linkages and cruise control.
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Consumer was pulling into parking space and vehicle rivved real hard & accelerated into the space. It jumped curb, went up in the air & came down on the front hood of another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-10
Tires
11% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Fuel system, gasoline
8% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
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Consumer states that while driving at 65MPH and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to leak out and it cause a fire and the consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-01
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Ford Econoline E150. The contact stated whenever refueling, the fuel leaked onto the ground.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-13
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1999-02-26Power train98V257000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with single rear wheels and equipped with 3.55:1 and 3.73:1 axle ratio. These vehicles were built with incorrect speedometer driven gears, resulting in a…
Remedy: Dealers will install the correct speedometer gear.
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1999-04-07Latches/locks/linkages99V046000 Vehicle description: utility vans equipped with the "60/40" Hinged side cargo doors. The strikers for the 60/40 door single latch system were found to contain stress cracks at the striker wire…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door striker.
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2000-05-15Wheels00V115000 Vehicle description: cutaways and stripped chassis with single rear wheels. The lug nuts can potentially bottom out on a shoulder on the studs.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel attaching studs.
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2000-11-11Equipment00V284000 Vehicle description: bi-fuel cng pickup trucks and bi-fuel cng vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 303, "Fuel system integrity of…
Remedy: Owners will be provided a label with the required statement, along with instructions for affixing the label at the fuel filler door. Owner notification began November 2, 2000. Owners who take…
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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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
1999 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 98V257000 · Power train
- Recall 99V046000 · Latches/locks/linkages
- Recall 00V115000 · Wheels
- Recall 00V284000 · Equipment
- Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 1999 Ford Econoline reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Ford Econoline is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Ford Econoline?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 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.