MYRModel Year Report

Ford Econoline — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to watch and 4 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

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Complaint history

1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 33 complaints, Recommended 1990: 30 complaints, Recommended 1991: 24 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 86 complaints, Recommended 1993: 67 complaints, Recommended 1994: 132 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 73 complaints, Recommended 1996: 81 complaints, Recommended 1997: 79 complaints, Recommended 1998: 46 complaints, Recommended 1999: 84 complaints, Recommended 2000: 39 complaints, Recommended 2001: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2010: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2010 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2017: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2018: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2019: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2022 2026: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1994 · 132
1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 33 complaints, Recommended 1990: 30 complaints, Recommended 1991: 24 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 86 complaints, Recommended 1993: 67 complaints, Recommended 1994: 132 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 73 complaints, Recommended 1996: 81 complaints, Recommended 1997: 79 complaints, Recommended 1998: 46 complaints, Recommended 1999: 84 complaints, Recommended 2000: 39 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2010: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2012 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2017: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2018: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2019: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2020 2024 2026: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1994 · 132
1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982 1983: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 15 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 33 complaints, Recommended 1990: 30 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 24 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 86 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 67 complaints, Recommended 1994: 132 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 73 complaints, Recommended 1996: 81 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 79 complaints, Recommended 1998: 46 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 84 complaints, Recommended 2000: 39 complaints, Recommended 2000 2001: 28 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2002 2003: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2004 2005: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2006: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2007: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2010: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2010 2011: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2012 2013: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2016 2017: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2018: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2018 2019: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2020 2022 2024 2026: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2026 1994 · 132
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Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2026 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2020–2025 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2019 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2018 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2017 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2016 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2015 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2007 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2003 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2002 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 84 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ▲ Recommended 46 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 79 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 81 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 73 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 132 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ● Recommended 67 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 86 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ▲ Recommended 30 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 15 Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

45

recalls on file across every Ford Econoline model year.

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