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1993 Ford F Super DutyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford F Super Duty, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 9, 1998. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Ford F Super Duty has problems

3 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
Engine and engine cooling20
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

2 recalls

1993 Ford F Super Duty 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

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 97V-209 · Nov 13, 1997 · 64,000 vehicles

Risk. DEPENDING ON THE MATERIALS USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMPLETED VEHICLE, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS COULD OCCUR RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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

1993 vs. every other F Super Duty 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 Super Duty median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 Ford F Super Duty, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGERQ98008 · closed Nov 4, 1999
    Led to recall 93V-125
In owners' words

What F Super Duty owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON HIS MOTOR HOME IN JAN 98, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED. OWNER HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION. *AK
Complaint 824449 · Jun 18, 1998

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