Complaints
25
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:97,182 mi
#25 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:102,314 mi
#31 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Avg mileage:76,696 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | 97,182 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 102,314 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | 1 | 76,696 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 70,627 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | — |
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