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Ford F-250 1990 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1990 Ford F-250: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

111Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System46 complaints

46 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 89V141000, 93V125000, 94V040000.

Brakes29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 92V026000.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 96V071000.

Power Train11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 90V101000.

Engine10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

89V141000Reported August 15, 1989 - 1,100 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 15, 1989. The campaign covers an estimated 1,100 vehicles across all affected models.

90V101000Reported June 1, 1990 - 111,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1990. The campaign covers an estimated 111,000 vehicles across all affected models.

92V026000Reported March 3, 1992 - 467,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1992. The campaign covers an estimated 467,000 vehicles across all affected models.

93V125000Reported August 2, 1993 - 1,131,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 1,131,000 vehicles across all affected models.

94V040000Reported February 23, 1994 - 89,770 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 89,770 vehicles across all affected models.

96V071000Reported April 25, 1996 - 7,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 25, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 7,900,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA91031Opened June 26, 1991 - Closed November 1, 1991

FUEL EXPULSION. Resulted in recall campaign 91V146000.

EA91044Opened October 30, 1991 - Closed October 30, 1992

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES. Resulted in recall campaign 92V026000.

EA93001Opened January 7, 1993 - Closed August 20, 1993

FUEL EXPULSION. Resulted in recall campaign 93V125000.

EA93014Opened June 4, 1993 - Closed July 29, 1994

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA93026Opened October 29, 1993 - Closed February 28, 1994

FUEL LINE ROUTING. Resulted in recall campaign 94V040000.

EA99032Opened November 4, 1999 - Closed December 6, 2001

DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 00V424000.

PE91064Opened April 9, 1991 - Closed July 5, 1991

TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE91077Opened May 23, 1991 - Closed October 31, 1991

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE91090Opened June 20, 1991 - Closed October 25, 1991

SPARE TIRE FIRES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE92077Opened September 9, 1992 - Closed January 7, 1993

FUEL EXPULSION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ98008Opened May 29, 1998 - Closed November 4, 1999

FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 93V125000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199516
199621
199714
19987
19998
20009
20019
20022
200310
20042
20054
20061
20081
20102
20112
20131
20141
20201
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.