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1993 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 586 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford F-150, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year42% below the F-150 median · #27 of 42 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints58653 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage135kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Ford F-150 has problems

586 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline2604
Service brakes, hydraulic776
Engine and engine cooling526
Power train403
Vehicle speed control406
Electrical system3413
Tires322
Suspension251
Fuel/propulsion system200
15 other systems9014

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1993 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Recall 08V-051 · Feb 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Body: bumpers

Recall 94V-018 · Jan 2, 1994 · 370,000 vehicles

Risk. IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Recall 93V-089 · May 17, 1993 · 1,389 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

135kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 35 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 31% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 14% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
0under 30k miles11under 100k miles24100k miles or more
Best & worst years

1993 vs. every other F-150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score

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  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

1993 Ford F-150 safety ratings

1993 Ford F-150 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGEEA99032 · closed Dec 6, 2001
    Led to recall 00V-424
  2. FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGERQ98008 · closed Nov 4, 1999
    Led to recall 93V-125
In owners' words

What F-150 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 00V424000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while inspecting the…
Complaint 11596212 · Jun 24, 2024 · 360,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE REAR FUEL TANK POURED FUEL ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,600. UPDATED 11/07/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED A…
Complaint 10905834 · Sep 12, 2016 · 135,600 miles
I HAVE NOTICED THAT A TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK ALONG WITH A CHEMICAL ODOR. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL FORD DEALER TO HAVE IT INSPECTED. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE TAR AND ODOR WAS A RESULT OF LEAKING FUEL COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE UNDERCOATING. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST…
Complaint 10594663 · May 28, 2014 · 58,511 miles

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