1990 Ford Econoline Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V073000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: July 23rd, 1993

Defect Summary:
THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.

Consequence Summary:
SEPARATION OF THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER FROM THE FRAMECAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE REAR CHOCK CROSSMEMBER WITH A SHOCK CROSSMEMBER MADE OF HIGH STRENGTH STEEL.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS; MODEL E250 ECONOLINE.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V172000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 1990
Manufactured End Date: March 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: July 8th, 1992

Defect Summary:
THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.

Consequence Summary:
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.

Corrective Summary:
THE MANUFACTURE WILL REPLACE THE NON-COMPLYING SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE WITH A NEW ANCHORAGE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR BENCH SEAT: SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE, FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FULL SIZED VAN (ECONOLINE) CONVERSIONS.NOTE: THIS RECALL IS BEING CONDUCTED BY GLAVAL CORPORATION;29340 LEXINGTON PARK DRIVE; ELKHART, INDIANA46515.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 91V146000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured Begin Date: February 1st, 1989
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1991
Date of Owner Notification: December 20th, 1991

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK, AUXILLIARY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND LIGHT TRUCKS WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS PRODUCED IN THEFOLLOWING PERIODS: F150, F250, AND F350 LIGHT TRUCKS BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28,1989 AND JULY, 1989; ECONOLINE BUILT BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28, 1989 ANDFEBRUARY 11, 1991.NOTE: FORD HAS AGREED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES BUT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE.PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 1991. YOU WILL RECEIVE A LETTER FROM FORDADVISING YOU WHEN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALLWORK PERFORMED. IN THE MEAN TIME, YOU CAN TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:FILL EACH TANK TO ONLY 1/3 FULL.IF YOUR VEHICLE LEAKS FUEL OR IF YOU SMELL FUEL, STOP USING THE VEHICLE ANDCALL FORD AT (313) 446-4654 AND ADVISE THEM OF YOUR PROBLEM. REFER TO FORDSAFETY RECALL NUMBER 91S39. AN OPERATOR WILL TAKE YOUR NAME AND TELEPHONENUMBER. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE WILL CALL YOU BACK.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V101000
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1989
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 1990

Defect Summary:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

Consequence Summary:
WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: PARK GEAR SNAP RING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4 X 2 LIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH ONE-PIECEDRIVESHAFT AND AN E40D TRANSMISSION.