MYRModel Year Report

1999 Ford Econoline

● Typical for this model
1999 Ford Econoline
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:42.523Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Econoline Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 1 complaints 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1989: 33 complaints 1990: 30 complaints 1990 1991: 24 complaints 1992: 86 complaints 1993: 67 complaints 1994: 132 complaints 1995: 73 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1997: 79 complaints 1998: 46 complaints 1999: 84 complaints 1999 2000: 39 complaints 2000 2001: 28 complaints 2002: 23 complaints 2003: 22 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2026: 0 complaints 2026
1999: 84 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19810
19821
19832
19847
198510
19867
198715
198822
198933
199030
199124
199286
199367
1994132
199573
199681
199779
199846
199984
200039
200128
200223
200322
20050
20060
20070
20091
20101
20110
20121
20130
20140
20150
20163
20173
20180
20191
20260

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 20%

20% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and exhaust system.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20040422

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 13%

13% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing linkages and cruise control.

CRASH
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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, 20000810

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

CRASH FIRE
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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. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021001

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD ECONOLINE E150. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER REFUELING, THE FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121113

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990226 — power train

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 LOW

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT SPEEDOMETER GEAR.

Campaign 98V257000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990407 — latches/locks/linkages

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 LOWE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR STRIKER.

Campaign 99V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20000515 — wheels

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.

Campaign 00V115000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001111 — equipment

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 COMPRESSED

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 THEIR

Campaign 00V284000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

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 MERCUR

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.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V257000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V046000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V115000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V284000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1989 ▲ 2000

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ● 1992 ● 1996

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.