NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Ford Econoline Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Ford Econoline has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Ford Econoline. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Ford Econoline owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Econoline, describing incidents dated December 20, 2023.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11684246 · Filed
Sped up a bit today get in front of my husband and as I did i noticed that all of a sudden I lost power. I wasn't able to go faster than 40 mph, and I wasn't able to go into gear.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Ford Econoline in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE18-010: Internal transmission failure
Closed July 16, 2019
Transmission Failure And Loss of Drive Power
NHTSA #19V432000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported June 10, 2019 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 3,868 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 19S20 · Owners notified August 19, 2019 · Vehicles built May 11, 2009 – October 12, 2015 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package. A weld within the coast clutch may fail, causing an unexpected loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Transferring occupants of a disabled school bus or ambulance to another vehicle increases their risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single-engaging coast one-way clutch with a new dual-engaging one-way clutch, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S20.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford Econoline model years
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