1990 Ford F Super Duty
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 93 |
| 2000 | 63 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2008 | 31 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.
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ON MAY 6, 2000 I PURCHASED OUR MOTORHOME AT BUYERS R.V. MART. LOCATED IN CA. TH E WIFE AND I DROVE HOME AND THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THERE UNTIL JUNE 4, 2000.
NHTSA ODI report, 20010427
SAFETY TIMELINE
FUEL LINE ROUTING
FUEL LINE ROUTING
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 WIT
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 TRAN
Campaign 01I008000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1990 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 01I008000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 1990 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?
The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford F Super Duty have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.