MYRModel Year Report

1990 Ford F250

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1990 Ford F250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:15.617Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 101 complaints 1990: 107 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1990: 107 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19831
198410
198521
198638
198738
198862
1989101
1990107
20050
20060
20070
20080

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 13 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER FLIPPED THE SWITCH TO SWITCH FROM THE FIRST TANK TO THE SECOND TANK AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030805

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TRUCK WAS MOVED ONE SPOT TO ANOTHER TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE . TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951023

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

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 19910409 — PE (closed 19910705)

TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES

I 19910523 — PE (closed 19911031)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

I 19910620 — PE (closed 19911025)

SPARE TIRE FIRES

I 19910626 — EA (closed 19911101)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19911030 — EA (closed 19921030)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

R 19920610 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 PI

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.

Campaign 92V026000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930107)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930107 — EA (closed 19930820)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930604 — EA (closed 19940729)

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

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

I 19931029 — EA (closed 19940228)

FUEL LINE ROUTING

R 19940325 — fuel system, gasoline

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 TO

Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES.

Campaign 94V040000 — 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 F250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 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 92V026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V125000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V040000 (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 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:storage:tank assembly, accounting for 12% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford F250 have?

7 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.