1990 Ford F Series (light)

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1990 Ford F Series (light)
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:36:30.779Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
8

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

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 8 complaints 1990 8 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 8 complaints 1990 8 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 8 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002

1990: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19861
19870
19886
19896
19908
19919
19929
199312
199416
19951
19962
199715
19981
19996
20003
200110
200213

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing selector devices and fuel pump.

Wheels

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing hubcap/cover.

Suspension

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Power train

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

Serpentine fan belt makes noise when weather is damp or cold.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-16

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

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 F Series (light) — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford F Series (light) 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 Series (light)?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford F Series (light) 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.