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Ford Econoline Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 4 model years, NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 8 owner complaints for the Ford Econoline. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Ford Econoline by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Econoline | 2 | 1 | |
| 2017 Ford Econoline | 1 | 3 | |
| 2016 Ford Econoline | 1 | 3 | |
| 2012 Ford Econoline | 1 | 1 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Econoline: questions owners ask
Which Ford Econoline year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Econoline model years with the most are the 2016 (3), 2017 (3) and 2012 (1). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Econoline years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2012 (1), 2019 (1) and 2016 (3), out of 4 model years from 2012 to 2019. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford Econoline have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 4 Ford Econoline model years, 5 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2019 (2), 2012 (1) and 2016 (1). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.