- The problem
- 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 with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, Or 7.5 Liter gasoline fueled engines. Some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check valve in the fuel pump/sender assembly. Fuel may be supplied from one tank and some or all of the unused fuel may be returned to the other tank.
- The risk
- Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.
- The fix
- 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 transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. If a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. If the vehicle is experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge.
Vehicle safety record
1990 Ford F150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1990 Ford F150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in July 2001 for the fuel system, gasoline.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical F150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1990 Ford F150 recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- The risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
- The problem
- 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 exceeded, causing fuel spillage.
- The risk
- Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
- The fix
- Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
- The problem
- Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
- The risk
- When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
- The problem
- Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.
- The risk
- Fuel could be transferred from one tank to the other,possibly resulting in fuel overflow and spillage, in presence of an ignitionsource, a fire could occur.
- The fix
- REPLACE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
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Ford F150: every year compared
All F150 years1990 Ford F150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Ford F150 | 0 | 5 | F | |
| 1990 Ford Aerostar | 197 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Ford Bronco | 57 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Ford Bronco II | 27 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Ford B700 | 1 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1990 Ford Cargo | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 1990 Ford F150
Does the 1990 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1990 Ford F150: fuel system, gasoline (July 2001); ignition (April 1996); tank assembly (August 1993); gear position indication (prndl) (June 1990) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1990 Ford F150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1990 Ford F150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford F150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford F150 years have the most complaints?
1955 (1), 1966 (1), 1968 (1). See every Ford F150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1990 Ford F150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data