1992 Ford Econoline Engine problems

I was traveling home to camden, tn from west frankfort, il with my children on hwy 69. Cruise control was engaged. When entering a lower speed zone, I attempted to slow the vehicle, but after attempting to slow the vehicle, upon releasing the brake, the vehicle would increase in speed again and the engine continued to run high. I knew there was a major problem when I was going uphill and the vehicle was increasing in speed relatively quickly. I pressed hard on the brakes, but the brakes were very hard to...

As I was watching tv in my house with my son. I noticed some yellow flickering lights through my window shades. I thought there was a tow truck out front. I opened the shade and it was my van on fire. *Tr

Tl*the contact owned a 1992 ford e150. The engine compartment caught fire while the vehicle was parked. The contact called the fire department, but extinguished the fire before they arrived. She was informed that the fire originated between the headlights and dashboard. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact received approximately 5-6 recall notices. The current and failure mileages were unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford econoline. After starting the vehicle, the water pump began leaking fluid. The labor cost for the repair was $100. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The pedal extended to the floor and made it very difficult to stop the vehicle. While the mechanic was inspecting the vehicle, he observed an incomplete sticker inside the door by the manufacturer in 1992. The contact was concerned that the sticker indicated that there were some parts on the...

1992 Ford econoline caught fire in the engine compartment causing the van to be completely engulfed in flames. *Kb ohio traffic crash report. *Jb

While running on freeways with hot temp, my motorhome with 92 ford e-350 engine stops. This happens in several occasions. The 1st time it happened, the computer box was replaced in montiplier, idaho in 96 but the problem still exist. I cannot run the engine in a prolong period of time during summer because it dies. I went to looked under the left rear side of the engine by the exhaust pipe and there were melted wire insulations. I tried to tacked them away from the exhaust heat but the problem still exist. Another problem is the abs light stays on but the braking was ok. How can I resolve these problems?

1992 Ford econoline suffered tire tread separation as well as engine fire.*Mr tire tread separated causing consumer to pull over. Once on the side of the road, his wife noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. Consumer opened hood and extinguished what he could see. When more flames lit up and the extinguisher was gone, they got their two dogs out and walked away from the vehicle. Nothing was salvageable. *Ph

Vehicle has an oil smoking condition that two mechanics stated could not be repaired. Owner was going to take van to a ford dealership. Please describe details. *Ak

Consumer states that the rubber fuel line is being overheated/burned by the exhaust system and may cause a fire. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*Jb

Vehicle stalls in warm weather, at any speed and any time.*Ak. Consumer stated the dealer discovered the problem as being the coolant sensor, also the fuel filter and drivebelt were replaced.*Jb

Consumer stated when the weather is cold, the engine idles faster than it should, consumer stated the engine should idle less as the engine becomes warm but it does not, the vehicle drives faster than it should and occasionally slow engine speed to normal, however when the throttle is pushed again the problem returns.*Jb

Exhaust manifold broke, fumes started coming into vehicle. Manifold has been replaced twice. Contacted ford, and ford stated it was out of warranty.*Ak

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Fuel vent line hose developed cracks. When tank is full with gas vent line leaks. Ford has not been contacted. *Ak

I reported a defect with my vehicle in oct of 1999 and recieved a responce from dot that it is being investigated and I will get a response. That response has not come yet and 1 year is not acceptable to wait for a reply on a saftey issue. The problem is that the oil pan on my vehicle rusted through. I have been informed by the dealer, service stations, and the manufacture that this is not an unussual proble for my type engine. If that be the case, this should be a recall by ford do to faulty metal and/or paint...

Saw recall 96i003000 and 3001 on the internet, dealer said there was no recall on our car, serpentine belt tensioners, belt guides and idler pulleys on other vans being replace, we feel there should be a refund coming to us

ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED FIRE. YH

Fuel leaked from weld of the fuel tank. Also, fuel vapors/fumes came into vehicle. Dealer notified, but repairs were made at an independent repair shop. *Ml

Vehicle will begin to drive rough if temperature is 98 degrees or higher. Eventually it will stall, causing a safety hazard.Dealer cannot isolate defect. Also, it cannot be duplicated on premises. *Ak

Engine oil pan has corroded and rusted through, causing an oil leak in the vehicle. Dealer said oil pan needed to be replaced. *Ak

ENGINE FAILS IN HIGH ALTITUDE. MJS

When consumer parked vehicle after driving from work to home, somebody told him that vehicle was on fire, acording to fire department. Fire had started in the engine compartment. *Ak

Consumer had been experiencing problems with exhaust manifold. While driving muffler makes a loud noise. The consumer has replaced muffler and exhaust manifold twice already. The manufacturer has been contacted. *Ak

The vehicle overheats, but there is no trace of leakage. The overheating has blown a fuse, causing the cargo lights /the radio and the transmission to malfunction. The manufacturer will be notified. *Ak

The fuel pressure regulator malfunctioned, causing fuel to flow into vehicle cylinders/ oil pan/exhaust pipe and muffler systems, resulting in starter lock up. When dealer attempted to replace starter, fuel flowed out of the vehicle. Also replaced oxygen sensor. *Ak