1990 Ford F250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
68 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
113,855 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 68 complaints (14.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 19 | 27.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 16 | 23.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 5.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 6 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 3 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 10; Fuel System, Gasoline: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices: 6; Electrical System:Ignition: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 5; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 3; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 58 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 16; 1996: 11; 2000: 9; 2001: 9; 2002: 2; 2003: 10; 2004: 2; 2005: 4; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 19 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10132860 · 2005-08-15 (August 15, 2005)
DT NHTSA RECALL 92V026000 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. MY BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER HAS NOT LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THEY WOULD CHARGE THE CONSUMER FOR THE REPAIRS. CONTACTED FORD, THEY GAVE THE RUN AROUND. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. THE BRAKE FLUID WAS OVER HEATING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND THE BRAKES ON THE BOAT THAT I WAS TOWING. THIS HAPPENED ON FRIDAY AUGUST 12, 2005. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132860 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 484653 · 1995-07-27 (July 27, 1995)
BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 484653 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004066 · 2003-01-16 (January 16, 2003)
THE SPARE TIRE IS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE, AND HAS LOST TWO TIRES DUE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE BURNING HOLES IN THE TIRE. THE SPARE TIRE IS LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE REAR FUEL TANK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021923 · 2003-07-11 (July 11, 2003)
FUEL PUMP MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN, AFTER THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. THE CONSUMER DISCONNECTED BATTERY. APPLE FORD REPLACED THE RELAY PART BUT CLAIMED THE PART WAS NOT COVERED BY RECALL. *AK *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021923 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 601419 · 1996-04-03 (April 3, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (FOURTH VEHICLE ON 503128, 601417, 601418, 601420, 601421) *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 601419 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 717471 · 2000-01-17 (January 17, 2000)
TRUCK VIBRATING AT LOW SPEED. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF WARRANTY RIGHTS I HAVE, BECAUSE I FEEL THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO KEEP REPLACING THE TRAMISSION. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND OUT. THANKS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 717471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 729713 · 2000-08-31 (August 31, 2000)
CONTINUING STALLING OF THE ENGINE SINCE SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 27000 MILES ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED IT. I THOUGHT IT NEEDED A TUNE UP. HOWEVER, A COMPLETE TUNE UP WHICH I HAD AT APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES DID NOT FIX THE OCCASIONAL STALLING. I WAS TOLD AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS CHECK THAT IT WAS THE EGR VALVE AND I HAD THAT REPLACED. IT DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. NOW, WITH THE HEAT OF THE SUMMER THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE WITH IT STALLING WHENEVER I SLOW DOWN FOR CURVES, HIGHWAY EXITS, ETC. WHEN I…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 729713 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 752431 · 2001-09-20 (September 20, 2001)
WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED TRUCK STALLED ,CAUSING STEERING, BRAKING AND SEVERAL THINGS TO STOP, NEARLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 752431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501338 · 1996-02-06 (February 6, 1996)
NUT HOLDING STEERING ASSEMBLY TOGETHER SHEARED OFF, CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501338 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10015645 · 2003-04-10 (April 10, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL GAS TANKS, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUMP, ELECTRICAL SWITCH AND SENSOR. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *JB....*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10015645 at NHTSA ↗