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1993 Ford Econoline

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1993 Econoline.

Body VAN

The 1993 Ford Econoline is a van requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 API engine oil. This model year recorded 215 total owner complaints, primarily concentrated in the Engine & Engine Cooling area, and was subject to 7 recalls. Within the model's history spanning 1990 to 2026, the 1993 version's complaint volume sits below the 1994 peak of 385 but remains significantly higher than the 2010 low of one complaint.

Model year199519941993199219911990198919881986

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length211.8 in
Overall width79.5 in
Overall height81.1 in
Wheelbase137.8 in
Curb weight4469 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity6.5 Pints (rear)
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity7.4 Pints, Dana 70 HD
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityFront A/C only, 3.25; front and rear A/C, 4.00. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type68
Oil CapacityFront A/C only, 9.00; front and rear A/C, 10.00. oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miThrottle Plate (inspect) · Throttle Return Spring (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 5,000 miClutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter Water Separator (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
At 7,500 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect fluid level) · Throttle Plate (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAir Intake System (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miAir Injection System (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Idle Air Bypass Solenoid (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 100,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1993 Ford Econoline sits near the beginning of a marked escalation in the federal record after the relatively quiet 19901991 period (26–35 complaints and 3–4 recalls), with 215 complaints and 7 recalls in 1993. While this is a clear step up from the baseline, it is actually lower than the 1992 spike of 270 complaints and 8 recalls, and well below the 1994 peak of 385 complaints and 12 recalls that follows. Across the generation, the data shows a clear arc: low early activity, a surge beginning in 1992, a 1994 crest, and elevated but gradually declining volume through the early 2000s. The 1993 model's most frequently reported complaint areas are Engine & Engine Cooling, Service Brakes Hydraulic, Fuel System Gasoline, and Vehicle Speed Control, with 17 crash-related complaints and 16 fire-related complaints on file; the data does not specify root causes. Because 1993 is an early elevated year that is less heavily documented than 1992 and especially 1994, it is a comparatively reasonable year to consider within this generation, provided a buyer verifies all applicable recalls were completed and inspects the systems reflected in the complaint record.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
114
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
215
Owner complaints
17 involved a crash · 16 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 215 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling26
Service Brakes, Hydraulic26
Fuel System, Gasoline24
Vehicle Speed Control21
Tires17
Steering17
Electrical System10
Suspension9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09E025000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 11/05/2009

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 HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

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 HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 114 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DOR-X8B9R-112018-04-06SteeringThis SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of…
0321242003-10-30Engine And Engine CoolingA HARD START OR NO START CONDITION IN EXTREME COLD WEATHER. *TT
172542003-10-01SteeringCLICKING/POPPING NOISE FROM UPPER STEERING COLUMN AREA WHEN TURNING. 2004 E SERIES AND…
031812003-09-15Electrical SystemREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
031482003-07-21Power TrainNEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1993 Econoline take?

6.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1993 Econoline have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.