Ford Econoline 1985
Model Econoline made in 1985 by Ford got 15 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, diesel and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 1985
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
87V113000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 07/14/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/21/1987 | 07/22/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Expulsion of fuel due to overpressurization. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Modification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel.vehicle description: ambulance, ford econoline e350 cutaway chassis and vans,equipped with 7.5 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||
87V144000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 188000 | 02/03/1988 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/09/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuelvehicle description: 1983 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagons and econolinevans and chassis equipped with 7.5 and 1985 through 1987 e250, e350, club wagonsand econoline vans equipped with 5.8 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
85V061000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1983 to 04/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 8500 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/14/1985 | 05/21/1985 | 571 | 301 | ||||||
Defect Summary | When frontally impacted into a fixed barrier at 30 mph, as specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, the left frame rails of such vehicles may displace inboard, pinching the fuel/water separator canister between the frame rail and engine sufficiently to displace the fuel/water separator drain rod, allowing the contents of the canister to drain. consequence of defect: fuel leak during or after a crash increases the possibility of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install a canister shield, a revised design drain rod shield, and modify fuel/water separator mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: vans, super vans, super wagons and club wagons equippedwith 6.9 liter diesel engines. system: fuel/fmvss 301. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
07E064000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 34000 | 10/15/2007 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/27/2007 | 08/24/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | 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 vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
87V111000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 250 | 07/02/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/16/1987 | 07/22/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel/tank vapor valve.vehicle description: ambulance, econoline e350 vans and cutaway chassis with7.5 liter engines. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
86V094000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/01/1985 to 03/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 70125 | 07/16/1986 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/15/1986 | 07/22/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The rubber that encases ball stud and socket joint (connects steering drag link and pitman arm) may deteriorate, causing metal to metal contact, and may eventually result in complete separation. consequence of defect: complete separation of the drag link to pitman arm connection results in loss of steering control which may lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: steering. vehicle description: e350 econoline and club wagons. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
9588 | 04/01/1995 | 41029 | Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
9864 | 03/30/1998 | 601312 | Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt | 07/21/1998 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
99152 | 07/26/1999 | 608431 | Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
0015 | 01/10/2000 | 612203 | Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
9888 | 04/27/1998 | 601238 | Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc | 07/10/1998 | |
97511 | 03/03/1997 | 51945 | Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
STRUCTURE | |||||
9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 | |
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||||
01156 | 08/06/2001 | 623944 | Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc | 10/31/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
1 | |||
The ignition switch was so hot the consumer could not place their hand on it, it also had a burning smell. *slc | |||
10/07/1996 | 2 | ||
Ignition switch failed. | |||
07/15/1994 | |||
While driving after vehicle was parked 45 minutes, engine quit, smoke started coming in from underhood;opened hood, disconnected battery. *ak | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
11/26/1995 | |||
Vehicle parked, fire developed underneath the dash. owner received burns and vehicle was totaled. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
1 | |||
Recall 85v061 was complete on vehicle, however now the tank will only allow the consumer to fill it up half way. *slc | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
03/05/1996 | 5 | ||
Transmission gear shift slipped into reverse, causing vehicle to crash into 2 parked cars. *sd | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
04/04/1995 | 1 | ||
Brake failure, when coming step down grading brakes over heated causing loss of brake pedal went to floor. tt | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
07/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Premature wear of front brake pads/rotors, causing right front end noise. *ak | |||
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
08/11/1994 | 1 | ||
Steering column locks up when engaging emergency brake. *dsh | |||
TIRES | |||
07/16/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1985 | |
Rear tire had separation and blow out on july 24, 1999. purchased (2) new tires from firestone on july 30, 1999 and had them put on back and moved older tires to rear. noticed severe vibration and took car to firestone and they found tread separation. i did not realize tires had problems until i read about all the problems in the newspaper.( dot number: tire size: p225-75-r1 ) | |||
06/09/1999 | 1 | ||
(firestone r17) tire failed. *yc |