Complaints
187
Crashes
6
Fires
5
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:180,634 mi
#217 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
Avg mileage:65,103 mi
#313 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 21 | — | — | 180,634 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 17 | — | — | 65,103 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,634
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,103
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Universal Joint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1993 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1993 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1993 Ford F-250 has 187 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1993 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (21 complaints, avg 180,634 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys (17 complaints, avg 65,103 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (13 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-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 123,257 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-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 1993 Ford F-250 include 6 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 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-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1993 Ford F-250 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-250?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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