MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford F150

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1990 Ford F150
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 10 complaints 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1988: 139 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1990: 254 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988139
1989210
1990254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 19%

19% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 48 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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I OWN A 1990 FORD F-150 WITH RECALL # 93S68. THIS IS A CROSS DUAL TANK FUEL CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT TANK OVERLOADS WITH UNUSED FUEL . FRONT TANK IS IN-OPERABLE AND ONLY REAR TANK BEING USED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050316

CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL TAKE TRUCK TO BE REPAIR PICK IT UP DROVE 8 MILES AND TRUCK BACK CAUGHT FIRE FROM THE FUEL NOT LEAVING THE TRUCK. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950109

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 34 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 17 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 14 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890804 — fuel system, gasoline

INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.

Remedy: REPLACE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 89V141000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19900717 — power train

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

Remedy: INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

Campaign 90V101000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19901127 — PE (closed 19910417)

FORD TRUCK INCONSISTENT VEHICLE CONTROL.

I 19910409 — PE (closed 19910705)

TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES

I 19910523 — PE (closed 19911031)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

I 19910626 — EA (closed 19911101)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19911030 — EA (closed 19921030)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

I 19920827 — EA (closed 19931029)

FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930107)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930107 — EA (closed 19930820)

FUEL EXPULSION

R 19931028 — fuel system, gasoline

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 BE

Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Campaign 93V125000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960607 — electrical system

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Campaign 96V071000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980529 — RQ (closed 19991104)

FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

I 19991104 — EA (closed 20011206)

DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE

R 20010709 — fuel system, gasoline

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 F150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (34 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V141000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V101000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V125000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I008000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford F150 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 F150?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford F150 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.