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1990 Ford Super DutyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Super Duty, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 1997. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1990 Ford Super Duty 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
Electrical system10
Power train10
Structure10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1990 Ford 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

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-040 · Feb 23, 1994 · 89,770 vehicles

Risk. ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.

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 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 Super Duty median. How we score

'90'91'95'96'99'00'01'02'06'07'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Super Duty owners report

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

TWO TRUCKS:HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. BOLTS LOOSEN FREQUENTLY. WIRING IN DASHBOARD IGNITED AND CAUSED A FIRE. OWNER WANTS THE TRUCKS TO BE BOUGHT BACK.
Complaint 513795 · Dec 30, 1996

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