Ford Econoline 1987
Model Econoline made in 1987 by Ford got 19 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 18 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.
Model 1987
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, 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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V139000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1985 to 08/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3600000 | 10/12/1987 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/04/1987 | 09/09/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Coupling 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 Summary | Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel line couplingvehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks equipped with fuelinjection. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 9748 | 02/17/1997 | 51691 | Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9l engine. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 962612 | 12/16/1996 | 50997 | Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 96249 | 11/18/1996 | 50908 | Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 942411 | 11/01/1994 | 37762 | Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 96221 | 10/21/1996 | 50940 | Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 02/27/1997 | 10 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Ignition problem caused an overflow of fuel into the exhaust system, allowing violent gas explosions (backfire) which split the muffler at seam. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 08/17/1996 | |||
| An electrical short caused the engine to catch on fire while vehicle was parked. please describe. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 2 | |||
| On several occasions, the consumer experienced problems with the base of the engine, which held the component in place. *tt *scc *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 07/11/1995 | |||
| When openning gas cap on one of the fuel tanks gas lines bursted. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| While vehicle was parked, ignition was on., driver noticed that vehicle had engulfed in flames. the fire inspector said that the cause of the fire was a faulty slip on fuel line . the manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 07/23/1993 | ||
| A malfunction in the fuel selector valve , causing fuel in the front tank to flow to back tank, resulting in fuel spillage. *ak | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Problems with heating system, steering, and parking brake. *mr *scc *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 02/09/1998 | |||
| While driving the van about 35 mph the van started shaking and making a very strange noise and it became difficult to steer. when taking to mechanic, mechanic stated that problem was due to the driveshaft being aluminum. the driveshaft was replaced with a iron driveshaft. *ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| While driving driver's seat separated from tracks. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed several times. yh | |||
| 5 | |||
| Brakes failed 5 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 3 | ||
| While driving mountainous country, brakes get hot, fluid boiled, resulting in no brakes, free wheeling, could have caused crash, dealer replaced brake pads/calipers, flushed brake system, replaced with different brake fluid. *ak | |||
| 09/30/1995 | |||
| Front two calipers seized due to overheating, difficulty stopping vehicle. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 3 | ||
| While driving mountainous country, brakes get hot, fluid boiled, resulting in no brakes, free wheeling, could have caused crash, dealer replaced brake pads/calipers, flushed brake system, replaced with different brake fluid. *ak | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 2 | |||
| Problems with heating system, steering, and parking brake. *mr *scc *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated after the speed control was deactivated. driver put vehicle in neutral, and shut engine off to stop vehicle . but engine raced so hard the throttle cable blew. the dealer has repaired the vehicle at the owners expense. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 110000 | 1 | ||
| The accelerator pedal mechanism failed which caused the vehicle to accelerate rapidly. **jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | |||
| Vehicle suddenly accelerated after the speed control was deactivated. driver put vehicle in neutral, and shut engine off to stop vehicle . but engine raced so hard the throttle cable blew. the dealer has repaired the vehicle at the owners expense. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 2 | |||
| Problems with heating system, steering, and parking brake. *mr *scc *jb | |||