1991 Ford Econoline Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1991 Ford Econoline, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1991 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.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 Ford Econoline have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,956 miles. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford econoline. The contact noticed fuel coming from the gas tank along with a puddle of gasoline on the ground. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford econoline. The contact stated that her vehicle has a dual tank. While driving on the back tank, she smelled gas coming from the vehicle. She learned that fuel was leaki”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2007 · 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 1991 Ford Econoline
How do I know if my 1991 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 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 91V146000).
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.