1996 Ford Econoline acceleration problems

12 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 111,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 111,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Cruise control
5
Accelerator pedal
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Econoline acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

Vehicle speed control: cruise controlReported February 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported August 1, 2006 · 1,200,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: 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)

Recall number 06V286000 · Recall details

What 1996 Ford Econoline owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 2, 2008 · Acceleration · NJ

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 call back in august. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date, powertrain, and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 124,000. Updated 04/16/08 *bf updated 04/16/08

Filed Mar 6, 2008 · Acceleration · FL

1996 ford econoline with fused jumper harness recall. Consumer states that the dealer keeps telling him that the parts are not available. Consumer is very upset with the unsatisfactory way this recall is being taken care of.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Acceleration · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford econoline. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency 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 still defective, and he needs to make another appointment. The letter requests that he leave the vehicle at the dealer while it is being repaired. The contact has been driving the vehicle for years and was not aware that it could catch fire. He is scared to drive the vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 88,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Acceleration · 134,495 miles · GA · fire

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

Filed Oct 17, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · 157,000 miles · MI · fire

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 compartment. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. Personal items that were in the yard were burned and damaged. The vehicle was repaired last november for the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v286000 (vehicle speed control). The cruise control never worked properly after the repair was made. The current and failure mileages were 157,000. Updated 02-19-08

Filed Sep 20, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 20,000 miles · OH

1996 ford econoline electrical system repeatedly caused the van to break down. *kb the air conditioning compressor seized and the serpentine belt needed to be replaced. The ignition module was replaced. The tie rods needed to be replaced which failed while the consumer was driving. The cruise control stopped working and the ABS, air bag and engine lights illuminated.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Acceleration · SC · fire

1996 club wagon chateau theft alarm came on/off causing vehicle not to start the next morning. *ts the alarm once again sounded and was turned off. A few hours later the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle's cruise control deactivation switch had failed prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. Another vehicle was damaged in the fire. The consumer's vehicle was a total loss.

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Acceleration · 111,000 miles · MI · fire

Driving down expressway, stopped to drop newphew off van smelled hot/burning opened hood fire present. Cruise control part on recall for other fords started fire. Put fire out. Ford refuses to pay for part even though exact part on recall, because it is on a van not a truck. It is still the same faulty part as the trucks. Has burned cruise control, brake fluid chamber electrical wires under it and shorted out alternator.

Filed Oct 31, 2005 · Acceleration · 98,000 miles · MN · fire

Dt: the contact stated cruise control stopped working. The local repair shop replaced a 15 amp circuit breaker. After the vehicle was parked for approximately five hours it caught on fire. The fire department was called. The insurance investigator could not determine the cause of the fire. *ak the consumer believed the fire was related to the cruise control. Updated 12/07/05.

Filed Mar 11, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · MD · crash · 1 injury

Van was slowing getting up speed then surged while parking and did not stop when brakes were applied. The van hit a parked pickup and pushed it up the parking lot embarkment. The abc light came before the accident.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Econoline acceleration

Does the 1996 Ford Econoline have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Ford Econoline, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Econoline acceleration problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 111,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Econoline acceleration?

Yes, 2 recalls: 08V051000, 06V286000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Econoline have the most acceleration problems?

The Ford Econoline model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1992 (18 complaints), 1994 (13 complaints) and 1996 (12 complaints).