1990 Ford F250

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

7 recalls · 11 investigations · oldest first

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   1989-08-04Fuel system, gasoline89V141000 Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.

   Remedy: Replace fuel line assembly.

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   1990-07-17Power train90V101000 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.

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   1991-04-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-05 Transmission fluid fires
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   1991-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-31 Loss of brake effectivenes
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   1991-06-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-25 Spare tire fires
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   1991-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-01 Fuel expulsion
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   1991-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-30 Loss of brake effectivenes
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   1992-06-10Service brakes, hydraulic92V026000 A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper…

   Remedy: Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.

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   1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-07 Fuel expulsion
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    1993-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 1993-08-20 Fuel expulsion
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    1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
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    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.

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    1993-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 1994-02-28 Fuel line routing
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    1994-03-25Fuel system, gasoline94V040000 The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads…

    Remedy: Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.

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    1996-06-07Electrical system96V071000 The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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    1998-05-29Recall queryClosed 1999-11-04 Ford F-Series dual fuel tank leakage
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    1999-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-06 Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
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    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…

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Is the 1990 Ford F250 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 F250?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford F250 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.