Ford Econoline loss of power problems

Filed Sep 1, 2025 · Transmission · CA

Sped up a bit today get in front of my husband and as I did i noticed that all of a sudden I lost power. I wasn't able to go faster than 40 mph, and I wasn't able to go into gear.

Filed Mar 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · PA

Bucking, shaking, loss of power. Tires felt out of alignment. Stalling and rough idle. Lining in the fuel tank peels off and the material from the lining is clogging the fuel pump. This affects trucks, vans from the years 2000 up. This happened at highway speeds on an interstate highway. There was .much traffic to be negotiated until I finally made it to the shoulder of the road.

Filed Aug 31, 2014 · Engine · 180,000 miles · MI

Number 7 cylinder blew the spark plug out. Total loss of power. Fortunately traffic was light and I was able to pull into a parking lot. Absolutely no warning signs at all.

Filed May 21, 2012 · Fuel system · 96,517 miles · CA

Fuel pump failed while driving vehicle at freeway speeds on 101 south on the waldo grade approaching the golden gate bridge. Vehicle lost power half way up the grade and slowed to 10 MPH. Limped vehicle to off ramp. I am an ase certified master mechanic, I also hold my california smog license. I've worked as a mechanic for 30 years. Upon getting the vehicle home I diagnosed the concern I found the fuel tank full of metal that had flaked fromt he walls of the fuel tank. I found the fuel pickup in the tank plugged with filings, the fuel pump ruined, and the fuel filter full of metal and rust. I sent the tank to who coated the fuel tank for me. Stated that he continuously sees these ford tank coming from all the dealerships in the area. Upon doing some research on the internet I found that this is a widespread problem with ford fuel tanks. My total cost for this repair in parts and repairs to the fuel tank has come to $1,200.00 wholesale cost, not including my labor or any parts retail markup. I have owned this vehicle since new and always run good quality fuel in my vehicle and topped up the tank weekly or more often to reduce the possibility of moisture in my fuel system. I have not filled up the fuel tank and run the engine yet, and hope that there is no further damage to my fuel injectors or fuel system. If there is I could be out another $4,000 to 5,000 just in parts. I am curious as to why if there seems to be such a widespread problem our government has not recalled these vehicles? It is clear to me that ford is producing vehicles with substandard fuel systems and that there is a known defect that ford is not owning. The public should not be held liable ofr ford's design flaws. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 18, 2012 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford econoline. While driving at different speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle would lose power and resist acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the exact failure. The fuel filler was replaced approximately ten times. The fuel injectors were replaced twice. The independent mechanic stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 16, 2006 · Engine · CA · fire · 1 injury

2003 econoline made a loud popping sound in the engine compartment, lost power shortly after. Vehicle later caught on fire. *ts ***no answer required*** after the noise was heard the driver pulled to vehicle onto the side of the road and that's when the driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The driver and firemen were injured while attempting to extinguish the fire. A recall was received in october 2004. The recall referenced safety recall 04s22 and 04s23.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 35,000 miles · FL

2003 ford econoline defective part repairs.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the eighth time to repair the alarm. The alarm still wasn't fixed. The tires and/or rims are defective. The brakes, shocks and A/C failed. The vehicle also lost power.

Filed Aug 14, 2001 · Electrical · MI

On april 12,2001 I experienced a loss of power and missing in the engine. Took the van to gulf coast ford in crystal river ,fl . They ran a diagnostics on the vehicle and said tey could find nothing wrong. They told I should have the fuel system and gas filter serviced. The vehicle ran ok for the time being but on my trip to michigan the vehicle started the same problem again only much worse. I couldn't go any faster than 35 MPH. This being a saturday the dealers were closed in ga so I checked into a motel until monday when I took it to team ford in marietta, ga. They also ran a diagnostics and confirmed a cracked spark plug which they replaced and I had no further incidents back to michigan. My real problem is that I had purchased a service contract costing a $1,000 dollars and they told me that this is a normal maintainance problem. These two incidents cost me 211.89 first time and 155.02 the second time plus a 100.00 dollar motel bill and two days of my time. I have written to ford motor company in dearborn, mi 3 times and they have yet to answer any of my letters. At least they should have the courtesy to answer my letters. Why have a service contract if problems are dismissed as"normal"

Filed Feb 20, 1998 · Brakes · CA

Brakes overheated and lost power on occasion. Recall on other models however this vehicle did not qualify for recall.

Filed Jan 23, 1998 · Engine · IL

Premature wear of crankshaft thrust bearing, causing the serpentine belt to malfunction, resulting in loss of power steeering/brakes.