MYRModel Year Report

1993 Ford F-350

● Typical for this model
1993 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:43.358Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
101
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1993 101 1994: 96 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1993 101 1994: 96 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1993 101 1994: 96 complaints 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints

1993: 101 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

33% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Had both of my steer tires blow out going down the high way right side I had a trailer on and the other I had just got on to the interstate. Put a hole in my floor on driverside and broke the brake line on the driverside as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-04

Also filed under Structure and wheels

Engine and engine cooling

25% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and engine.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The fan belt keeps falling off it was not aligned right, the ABS anti-lock don't work. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-21

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Fuel system, gasoline

16% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

My Ford F350 crewcab caught on fire for no apparent reason. I am just now finding out that there is a recall on my vehicle because of spontaneous fires on my year and model.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-22

Power train

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) and clutch assembly.

Tires

10% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. R
    1993-10-28Fuel system, gasoline93V125000 A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can…

    Remedy: Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1994-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-04-29 Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaks
  3. R
    1994-02-18Structure94V018000 The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.

    Remedy: Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    1994-12-16Parking brake94V169001 The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.

    Remedy: A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1995-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-05-28 Failure of serpentine belt
  6. I
    1999-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-06 Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
  7. R
    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all firestone…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2001-07-09Fuel system, gasoline00V424000 Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the…

    Remedy: Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. Owner notification began July 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. R
    2001-07-09Fuel system, gasoline01I008000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1990-1993 Ford f-series vehicles equipped…

    Remedy: Ford is extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. This cover will automatically…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. R
    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. R
    2007-08-13Vehicle speed control07V336000 On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  12. R
    2008-02-18Vehicle speed control08V051000 Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 Econoline, my 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, my 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, my 1993 Bronco, F-Series, my 1995-1997 F-Series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on February 18, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 16 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V125000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V018000 · Structure
  • Recall 94V169001 · Parking brake
  • Recall 01X001000 · Tires
  • Recall 00V424000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01I008000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07V336000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 08V051000 · Vehicle speed control
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

Other years of this model

See all years ranked →

Best years3 years

Worst years3 years

FAQ

Is the 1993 Ford F-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Ford F-350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford F-350?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford F-350 have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

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