Short answer
Among Ford Econoline model years through 2024, 2004 has the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns on record (0) and 2000, 2001 and 2006 have the most (3). Recall counts are not a reliability score; they show how often a safety defect had to be corrected.
Quick read
Ford Econoline: Key Facts
- Model years with data
- 20 (2000–2026)
- Distinct recall campaigns
- 12
- Fewest recalls
- 2004 (0)
- Most recalls
- 2000, 2001 and 2006 (3)
- Most recalled system
- Power train (8)
Ford Econoline Recalls and Ratings by Model Year
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Overall crash rating | Most recalled systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Recent: still collecting recalls | 1 | Not rated | Visibility |
| 2019 | 2 | Not rated | Back over prevention, Equipment |
| 2018 | 2 | Not rated | Back over prevention, Equipment |
| 2017 | 1 | Not rated | Back over prevention |
| 2016 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2015 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2014 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2013 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2012 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2011 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2010 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2009 | 1 | Not rated | Power train |
| 2007 | 2 | Not rated | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2006 | 3 | Not rated | Equipment adaptive/mobility, Equipment |
| 2005 | 2 | Not rated | Equipment adaptive/mobility |
| 2004 | 0 | Not rated | None on record |
| 2003 | 2 | Not rated | Fuel system, gasoline, Vehicle speed control |
| 2002 | 2 | Not rated | Fuel system, gasoline, Vehicle speed control |
| 2001 | 3 | Not rated | Child seat, Fuel system, gasoline, Vehicle speed control |
| 2000 | 3 | Not rated | Equipment, Vehicle speed control, Wheels |
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The scale of the difference
Recall Campaigns by Model Year
Distinct NHTSA recall campaigns per model year. Years after 2024 are recent and still collecting recalls.
- 20261 recall
- 20192 recalls
- 20182 recalls
- 20171 recall
- 20161 recall
- 20151 recall
- 20141 recall
- 20131 recall
- 20121 recall
- 20111 recall
- 20101 recall
- 20091 recall
- 20072 recalls
- 20063 recalls
- 20052 recalls
- 20040 recalls
- 20032 recalls
- 20022 recalls
- 20013 recalls
- 20003 recalls
Ford Econoline: Analysis
How to read recall counts
A recall campaign is a safety defect that the manufacturer or NHTSA required to be fixed. Counts depend on how long a model year has been on the road, so recent years look better than they will in time; this page therefore ranks only model years through 2024. A high count can also mean a manufacturer reacts quickly to small defects, so it says little about breakdowns or running costs.
What the recalls were about
Across all model years, the systems named most often in Ford Econoline recalls are power train (8), equipment adaptive/mobility (6), equipment (4), vehicle speed control (4) and back over prevention (3). The number in brackets counts model-year entries, so one campaign that covers several years is counted in each.
FAQ: Ford Econoline Best and Worst Years
What are the best years for the Ford Econoline?
By NHTSA recall campaigns, 2004 are the cleanest model years through 2024, with 0 each.
Which Ford Econoline model years have the most recalls?
2000, 2001 and 2006 have the most, with 3 recall campaigns each.
Does a recall mean the car is unreliable?
No. A recall is a safety correction filed with NHTSA, usually repaired free of charge. It does not measure breakdowns or running costs, so use these counts together with a vehicle history report and an inspection.
Sources & methodology
Recalls and crash ratings come from the NHTSA datasets and APIs, retrieved on 2026-10-03. A record counts for this model when its make matches and its model name starts with the same words as "Econoline", so variants such as body styles are included. Only model years from 2000 are used, and each recall campaign is counted once per model year. The data does not say whether an individual car was repaired, so check a specific car by VIN.
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