1990 Ford Econoline Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1990 Ford Econoline, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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4 safety recalls for the 1990 Ford Econoline
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Shock absorber (suspension)
The rear shock crossmember of the frame can crack and separate from the frame.
Remedy: Replace the rear chock crossmember with a shock crossmember made of high strength steel.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
The safety belt anchorage for the rear bench seat failed to comply with the standards of FMVSS 210.
Remedy: The manufacture will replace the non-complying safety belt anchorage with a new anchorage that meets the requirements of FMVSS 210.
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Selector devices (fuel system)
The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Remedy: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Ford Econoline have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 44,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving approximately 65 MPH the rear passenger side tire tread separated and caused the vehicle to crash into a concrete guard rail. *ak *scc *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2003 · Tires
“Consumer noticed a gas smell inside of vehicle while traveling. Saw gas pouring out of gas tank. Vehicle was serviced, technician replaced fuel pump sending unit. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 11, 2003 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Ford Econoline model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Econoline model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1990 Ford Econoline
How do I know if my 1990 Ford Econoline has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1990 Ford Econoline; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 90V101000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.