Complaints
753
Crashes
32
Fires
24
Injuries
18
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#193 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:124,891 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#287 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
Avg mileage:115,000 mi
#335 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 93 | 1 | 1 | 124,891 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 87 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 35 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 30 | — | — | 92,400 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 29 | — | 1 | 98,333 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 27 | — | — | 158,716 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 27 | 1 | 1 | 181,687 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 26 | — | — | 87,066 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 22 | 1 | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 153,362 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 13 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 12 | 4 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | — | 3 | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 11 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | 1 | — | 206,575 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 8 | — | 3 | 143,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 7 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 5 | 95,709 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
93
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
124,891
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
87
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
35
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
30
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,400
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,333
Gasoline Fuel System
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,716
Unintended Acceleration
27
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
181,687
Fuel Pump
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,066
Tires:Tread/Belt
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,000
Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,362
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
12
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
206,575
Electrical System:Ignition
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
143,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
95,709
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Ford F-150 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Ford F-150 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1993 Ford F-150 has 753 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 93 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Ford F-150?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (93 complaints, avg 124,891 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices (87 complaints, avg 115,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (35 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1993 Ford F-150?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 121,713 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1993 Ford F-150?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Ford F-150 include 32 crash-related reports, 24 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1993 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Ford F-150 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1993 Ford F-150?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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