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1990 Ford F SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford F Series, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 7, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Ford F Series has problems

2 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, gasoline10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

2 recalls

1990 Ford F Series 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

Foundation components: master cylinder

Recall 90V-100 · May 24, 1990 · 365 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES ORINCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

Recall 90V-097 · May 21, 1990 · 3,200 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN DRAGGING BRAKES, BRAKE FADE, ORPREMATURE WEAR AND/OR HEAT DAMAGE TO BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REDUCING BRAKINGEFFICIENCY WHICH COULD RESULT…

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.

Best & worst years

1990 vs. every other F Series 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 Series median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1990 Ford F Series, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DEFECTIVE WIRINGDP94002 · closed Apr 25, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What F Series owners report

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

WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, RESERVE TANK FILLED INTO PRIMARY TANK EVEN THOUGH THE OTHER TANK WAS FULL, THERE IS A RECALL 93V125 DEALING WITH THIS HOWEVER CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIR. *SLC
Complaint 882333 · Mar 7, 2001

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