1990 Ford E-250

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1990 Ford E-250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:57:38.377Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1990: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19918
199214
19937
199411
199515
199620
199724
199816
199931
200018
200118
200217
200317
20048
200511
200611
20076
20086
20092
20109
20116
20128
201311
20147
20150
20161
20172
20221
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Show complaint excerpts

CAN'T SWITCH FROM FRONT AUX. GAS TANK TO REAR MAIN GAS TANK, AND GAS GAUGE NOT FUNCTIONING. VERY SLOW FILLING AND NOTICED GAS COMING OUT OF FILLER SPOUT. THIS VAN IS NEW TO ME AND JUST NOTICED THESE PROBLEMS THIS MONTH MAY 1/2017

NHTSA ODI report, 20170519

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Ford E-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford E-250 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 E-250?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford E-250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.