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1993 Ford Ecostar recalls & problems

The 1993 Ford Ecostar has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical systemSep 13, 1994

12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 94V17500034 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
THE BATTERY USED TO POWER THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL IN A MANNER WHICH RESULTS IN FIRE.
Risk
VEHICLE FIRES CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE VEHICLE.
Fix
FORD HAS SUSPENDED USE OF THESE VEHICLES WHILE A DESIGN CHANGE IS ENACTED TO COUNTERACT PROBLEMS ARISING FROM LONG USE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingEngine1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations