1999 Ford Econoline Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 1999 Ford Econoline covers the three-door standard passenger van with two engines: the 4.2L overhead-valve V6 and the 5.4L single-overhead-cam V8, both naturally aspirated and gasoline-fueled. Two trims are listed, XL and XLT. Procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics are provided for each engine, and the shared van body means the transmission, driveline, brake, suspension, steering, body and electrical coverage applies to either trim.
Engines covered
- 4.2L V6 (256 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 5.4L V8 (330 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 3-door standard passenger van
Trims covered
- XL
- XLT
Known issues on the 1999 Econoline. Three recalls are on federal record for the 1999 Econoline. One concerns cutaway and stripped-chassis versions with single rear wheels, where the lug nuts can bottom out on a shoulder on the studs. The other two involve aftermarket combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies, recalled by their outside suppliers rather than by Ford. Owners have logged 102 complaints with NHTSA. The manual's wheel and hub procedures and torque values cover the lug nut concern, and its lighting wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply whenever lamp assemblies are replaced on the van.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CUTAWAYS AND STRIPPED CHASSIS WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS. THE LUG NUTS CAN POTENTIALLY BOTTOM OUT ON A SHOULDER ON THE STUDS.
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HE
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HE
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT
EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJ
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT
IMPROVEMENTS TO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) DIAGNOSTICS. *TT
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812 MAY HAVE A INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) OIL AERATION READING THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFICATION. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 145 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
DEPUTY SHERIFF ATTEMPTED TO CHECK BRAKE APPLICATION 8 TIMES PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. FORD HAD INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR (FORD EMPLOYEEE)CHECK VEHICLE NO PROBLEM OUT RIGHT LIE. *AK
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE BRAKES FAILED PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT WERE TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WAS COMMON FOR ABS BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO FLOOR WHEN SI
Showing the 2 most serious of 102 complaints filed with NHTSA.
