Ford Econoline recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 113 owner complaints for the Ford Econoline (model years 2000–2003, 2005–2007, 2009–2019, 2026). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (27 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (16 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 28 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 39 | 3 | 4 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (39), 2001 (28) and 2002 (23). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Econoline model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 27 | 4 of 19 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 4 of 19 | |
| Suspension | 10 | 4 of 19 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | 5 of 19 | |
| Tires | 9 | 4 of 19 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V572000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2018–2019 | 1,456,417 |
| 19V428000 | Jun 11, 2019 | Equipment | 2018–2019 | 325 |
| 08V663000 | Dec 16, 2008 | Equipment adaptive/mobility | 2005–2007 | 169 |
| 08V662000 | Dec 15, 2008 | Equipment adaptive/mobility | 2005–2007 | 267 |
| 08V051000 | Feb 4, 2008 | Vehicle speed control: cruise control | 2000–2003 | 225,000 |
| 03V282000 | Aug 5, 2003 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage | 2001–2003 | 64 |
| 00V304000 | Oct 4, 2000 | Child seat | 2001 | 12 |
| 00V284000 | Sep 21, 2000 | Equipment: other, labels | 2000 | 4,500 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 4 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 11 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.