1990 Ford E-250
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.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1990: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 20 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-19
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 E-250 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.