MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford Club Wagon

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1990 Ford Club Wagon
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:05:18.208Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 1991: 5 complaints 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 17 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 5 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1996: 17 complaints 1996 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1998 1999: 4 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001

1990: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19840
19851
19862
19871
19881
19898
19905
19915
199215
199312
199417
199515
199617
199728
199828
19994
20005
20012

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood and switch.

FIRE
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Possible ignition switch may have caused vehicle fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-12

Consumer's son was driving vehicle when he saw smoke coming through the vents, topped, opened hood and the flames took over. Vehicle burned out of recognition. Consumer will provide VIN # at later time.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-11

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

Power train

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines.

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Automatic transmission failure, steel transmission lines cracked and leaked transmission fluid, leaked onto exhaust. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-11

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1990 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford Club Wagon reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Ford Club Wagon?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Club Wagon have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.