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.