Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 9747 | 02/17/1997 | 51689 | Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0230960102 | 12/01/1995 | 46448 | Headlamp or wheel alignment required because of special bodies added to incomplete vehicles (e/f series chassis cabs) or because of special equipment installation (modification conversion) after the vehicle leaves the assembly plant is not | 04/25/1996 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 982323 | 11/23/1998 | 603930 | Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 99-8-15 | 05/03/1999 | 606419 | Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip. *tt | 01/05/2001 | |
| 98163 | 08/17/1998 | 6090873 | Locks failed. yd | 03/31/2000 | |
| 99242 | 11/15/1999 | 6090184 | Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks. *tt | 03/09/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 07/16/2004 | 55834 | 365 | 03/18/1997 |
| The roof on my 1996 ford econoline with mounted rack has paint that has peeled off and beginning rust, especially around the rack and edges of roof. it is a blue metallic paint and is separating from the primer, which i understand is a defect known as delamination caused by defective primer and normal environment condition of ultraviolet exposure, a defect that was latent from the date it was painted and has now become very apparent. estimate to repair roof is $1220.80 mileage is 55,834.*jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. the contact stated the door latch would not release open in order to gain access or exit the vehicle due to the faulty door cable. the failure involved both side doors and rear door. the contact purchased the door cable kit and performed the repair himself. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. kmj | |||
| 11/18/2009 | 50000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. the contact stated the door latch would not release open in order to gain access or exit the vehicle due to the faulty door cable. the failure involved both side doors and rear door. the contact purchased the door cable kit and performed the repair himself. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. js | |||
| 02/14/1998 | 04/21/1998 | ||
| Paint is peeling off the roof of the van. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 200004 | 1 | 03/14/1996 | |
| Consumer was having a problem keeping the vehicle aligned because the frame cracked near the steering box where motor mount are attached. *ak *nlm | |||