How many recalls does the 1996 Ford Econoline have?

The 1996 Ford Econoline has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1996 Ford Econoline has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1996 Ford Econoline?

Of 96 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1996 Ford Econoline Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Ford Econoline has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,478,400 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 08V051000 2008-02-04 225,000 affected

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A…

Consequence

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 06V286000 2006-08-01 1,200,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

PARKING BRAKE 96V214000 1996-10-28 53,400 affected

Defect

THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20% GRADE WITH FOOT PEDAL EFFORTS OF 125 POUNDS OR LESS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Consequence

THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

TIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

221

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SEATS

AIR BAGS

Total complaints96

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · reported 2009-11-18

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. The contact received a safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal in february of 2008. Since that time, he has called the dealer five times and was informed to call back the following week. On april 2, 2008, he was informed to…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2008-04-02

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The dealer replaced the switch a few months ago; however, ford is currently sending the contact another letter stating that the part they replaced was…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2008-02-28

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. While parked, the vehicle began smoking and then caught fire. The fire originated from the cruise control and destroyed all of the switches, buttons, and mirror on the driver side door. The contact has pictures. Updated 5/20/08 *cn”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2008-02-12

“Tl*the contact owned a 1996 ford econoline. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire on january 14, 2008 while parked in the driveway. Smoke appeared from the engine and front passenger seat. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was destroyed. The…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2008-01-14

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. After the vehicle had been parked for 24 hours, it burst into flames. There were no prior warnings. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The insurance investigator stated that the fire was caused by something electrical in the engine…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2007-10-13

“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. After the vehicle had been parked for 24 hours, it burst into flames. There were no prior warnings. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The insurance investigator stated that the fire was caused by something electrical in the engine…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2007-10-13

“The morning of 23 dec 2006 around 5:00 am, my 1196 ford econoline conversion van caught on fire in the engine compartment for no apparent reason. Due to the intense heat my home suffered fire damage as well. There were no known mechanical or electrical problems with the van. It was running like a…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 2006-12-23