Ford Econoline 1986

Model Econoline made in 1986 by Ford got 8 consumer complains there are 6 recalls as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and steering.

Model 1986

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
87V113000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)1600007/14/1987ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/21/198707/22/1987
Defect SummaryExpulsion of fuel due to overpressurization.
Consequence SummaryFuel or fuel vapors in the presence of an ignitionsource can cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryModification of the base fuel venting and emission control system to reduce operating temperatures and fuel system pressures.
NotesSystem: fuel.vehicle description: ambulance, ford econoline e350 cutaway chassis and vans,equipped with 7.5 liter engines.
87V144000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)18800002/03/1988ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/09/198709/09/1987
Defect SummaryVehicles are subject to excessive underhood temperatures and fuel system pressures in severe duty applications.
Consequence SummaryThis creates potential for fuel expulsion from the fuelfiller pipe which in the presence of an ignition source, could result in afire.
Corrective SummaryInstall modification kits to minimize possibility of fuel expulsion and to shield underbody components from exhaust system heat.
NotesSystem: 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, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-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.
NotesThis 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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
87V139000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1985 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)360000010/12/1987ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/04/198709/09/1987
Defect SummarySpring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Consequence SummaryCoupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Corrective SummaryInstall retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
NotesSystem: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
87V111000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1983 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)25007/02/1987ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/16/198707/22/1987
Defect SummaryFuel 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 SummaryFuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
Corrective SummaryInstallation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
NotesSystem: fuel/tank vapor valve.vehicle description: ambulance, econoline e350 vans and cutaway chassis with7.5 liter engines.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
86V094000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 03/01/1985 to 03/01/1986V (Vehicle)7012507/16/1986MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/15/198607/22/1986
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryInstall new drag link assemblies with steel ball and socket joints at the pitman arm connections.
NotesSystem: steering. vehicle description: e350 econoline and club wagons.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
958804/01/199541029Knocking noise on initial start-up. *tw11/01/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
94241111/01/199437762Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw01/06/1995
STRUCTURE
974702/17/199751689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd06/27/1997
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
0115608/06/2001623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc10/31/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9622110/21/199650940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
04/13/1998111/01/1993
 Ignition switch failed causing vehicle fire.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
 While driving truck shut down. truck started smoking from dash, showing redness underneath console. please describe details. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
03/13/20021
 While driver was checking oil, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood and the gas station attendant got the fire out (ohio police report 310-90-116)). *yd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
03/01/19961
 Fuel injection regulator failed. *sd
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES
10/06/19941
 Auxiliary tank selector switch failed, resulting in a fire, also foreign matter in fuel tank caused engine to miss. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
07/12/1995
 Automatic transmission failure, the transmission slipped out of park into reverse. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
01/01/19901
 Brakes failed 2 times prior to recall ( 86v174). *sd
TIRES
08/15/1999112/01/1985
 Tires were purchsased as replacements for original equipment. (dot number: vn11 83a 0 tiresize: lt245/75r1)