The 1991 Ford Econoline has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 376,010 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
SEPARATION OF THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAMECAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.
FAILURE TO MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210 PLACETHE SEAT OCCUPANTS IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOPOR ACCIDENT.
THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.
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.
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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 campaign id number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices),…”
“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 leaking from under the gas cap on the front tank and was mixing with the fuel from the rear tank. She…”
“While driving 75 mph, the rear driver side tire tread separated. The consumer pulled over to change the tire. Cooper size#23575r15 please provide the dot number. *jb”
“As I was driving east on state route 410 east the right rear tire blew the tread off about 3/4 of the way around the tire. This tire was my spare and had been rotated on to my van about 18 moths ago. It was almost brand new then it still had the little rubber nubs on it from being new. It is…”
“Fuel tank selector valve is defective. Gas will gush out of one tank into the other tank, overflowing, and causing fuel to leak. Consumer has contacted manufacturer. *ak *yh”
“There is a problem with fuel tank leaking,the odor gets into vehicle. *akconsumer stated prior to the recall the auxillary fuel tank selector valve was defective, causing fuel to be pumped from one tank to the other, overflowing other tank and fuel spewing from filler cap into cab and on to…”
“The consumer has experienced problems with the following : tires (directional/4 way), courtesy lights, cruise control, steering (noise), brakes/rear anti-lock, seat belts, seats (loose), gas leak, rear door(s) leak/driver side door hinge, dash cracked, loose running board, front fender (passenger…”
“The consumer has experienced problems with the following : tires (directional/4 way), courtesy lights, cruise control, steering (noise), brakes/rear anti-lock, seat belts, seats (loose), gas leak, rear door(s) leak/driver side door hinge, dash cracked, loose running board, front fender (passenger…”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Ford Econoline as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.