MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford F-150

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1990 Ford F-150
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:49:12.417Z

Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1993 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2758 complaints 1998: 1381 complaints 1999: 1044 complaints 1999 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 1236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2028 complaints 2005: 1112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 842 complaints 2011: 2185 complaints 2011 2012: 1779 complaints 2013: 2980 complaints 2014: 1527 complaints 2015: 1698 complaints 2016: 2033 complaints 2017: 1429 complaints 2017 2018: 2288 complaints 2019: 1317 complaints 2020: 723 complaints 2021: 1003 complaints 2022: 585 complaints 2023: 405 complaints 2023 2024: 186 complaints 2025: 102 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1990: 21 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972758
19981381
19991044
20001075
20011236
2002821
2003423
20042028
20051112
2006585
2007488
2008369
2009324
2010842
20112185
20121779
20132980
20141527
20151698
20162033
20171429
20182288
20191317
2020723
20211003
2022585
2023405
2024186
2025102
20267
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

6 of 21 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE AND INSIDE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. ALSO, WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING THE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL POURED OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190822

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F-150. WHILE FILLING UP THE FRONT FUEL TANK, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL FROM THE FRONT ENTERED THE REAR FUEL TANK, WHICH CAUSED THE REAR FUEL TANK TO OVERFLOW.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180112

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

6 of 21 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

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THE TRUCK HAS 9000 ACTUAL MILES ON IT NOW, BUT I FAIL TO UNDERSTAND (1) WHY THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS AND THE VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN STORED UNDER A CARPORT? (2) FUEL GAUGE ON FRONT TANK ALWAYS SHOWS EMPTY WHEN ITS FULL?

NHTSA ODI report, 20150415

Also filed under VISIBILITY

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME SMELLED GAS COMING FROM THE TRUCK. I HAVE DUEL TANKS ON MY TRUCK. I JUST FILLED THE FRONT TANK, AND ONLY WENT 10 MILES AND NOTICE THE TANK WAS ON LITTLE OVER HALF FULL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140817

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A FUEL LEAK PROBLEM. FUEL WAS RUNNING FROM THE FRONT TANK TO THE BACK TANK, CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE FUEL TUBE AND SPILL ON THE GROUND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040308

POWER TRAIN

4 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and driveshaft.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR, IT ROLLED FORWARD UNTIL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180130

EXTENSIVE SQUEALING AT ALL SPEEDS BEFORE AND AFTER DRIVESHAFT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIBRATION COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE/TRANSMISSSION AT HIGH SPEEDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980802

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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THE WIRING HARNESS/ALTERNATOR PLUG CONNECTION IS KNOWN TO SHOW REPEATED INSTANCES OF BURNING,ARCING,MELTING AND VEHICLE FIRES. I FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AFTER THIS PART CAUSED A SMALL FIRE IN OUR F150 FORD 1990 TRUCK ON SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2003.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030512

THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS RECALLED IN 1996 BECAUSE IT WAS A FIRE DANGER. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT THAT TIME. ON JULY 28, 2000 THE IGNITION SWITCH AGAIN CAUGHT ON FIRE. AT THAT TIME CHAMPION FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE IT UNDER THE RECALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000824

WHEELS

1 of 21 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19920417 — PE (closed 19920827)

FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAIL

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford F-150 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 F-150?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford F-150 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.