1990 Ford LTD

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1990 Ford LTD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:54:05.391Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford LTD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000
1990: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19835
198414
198517
19869
19871
19886
19898
19902
19913
19922
19931
19952
19961
20002

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 2 total reports mention: seat belts.

Show complaint excerpts

UPON INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY SEAT, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE PULLED OUT OF CHASSIS SUPPORT. UPON INSPECTION DISCOVERED THAT SUPPORT MECHANISM IS DEFECTIVE, NO NUT EXISTS AS PART OF MECHANISM TO SECURE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970517

DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART, THE VEHICLE'S REAR RIGHT SIIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES WHICH ARE WELDED TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THERE ARE NO THREADS TO PLACE THE BOLT DETACHED AND BELTSINOPERATIVE WHICH WON'T PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IF IN ACCIDENT

NHTSA ODI report, 19970428

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Ford LTD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1990 Ford LTD 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 LTD?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:buckle assembly, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ford LTD have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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