1990 Ford F250 Problems
High Complaint Volume
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1990 Ford F250.
Complaints
129
Crashes
6
Fires
14
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Ford F250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:120,253 mi
#29 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:69,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:108,405 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Ford F250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 13 | — | — | 120,253 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 9 | 1 | — | 69,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | — | 2 | 108,405 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | 1 | 115,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 6 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | 1 | 137,255 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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