1990 FORD F SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 FORD F SERIES
The 1990 FORD F SERIES has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 FORD F SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,565 vehicles.
Recall 90V097000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
| 3,200 vehicles affected
Defect: INTERCONNECTION OF RETURN LINE PLUMBING FROM HYDROBOOST STEERING GEAR MAY CAUSE LIGHT APPLICATION OF HYDROBOOST UNIT WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN DRAGGING BRAKES, BRAKE FADE, ORPREMATURE WEAR AND/OR HEAT DAMAGE TO BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REDUCING BRAKINGEFFICIENCY WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL REVISED RETURN LINES AND REPLACE DAMAGED BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
View full details →Recall 90V100000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 365 vehicles affected
Defect: INCORRECT SIZE MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLED WILL PROVIDE LESS LINE PRESSURE TO WHEEL CYLINDERS FOR A GIVEN PEDAL PRESSURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES ORINCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL THE CORRECT 1.75 INCH MASTER CYLINDER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 FORD F SERIES
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 FORD F SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, RESERVE TANK FILLED INTO PRIMARY TANK EVEN THOUGH THE OTHER TANK WAS FULL, THERE IS A RECALL 93V125 DEALING WITH THIS HOWEVER CONSUMER PAID FOR THE REPAIR. *SLC
ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP DUE TO CALIPERS RUSTING.
Safety Rating for the 1990 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 FORD F SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 FORD F SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 FORD F SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES
- 1985 FORD F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1986 FORD F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1987 FORD F SERIES — 4 complaints
- 1988 FORD F SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1989 FORD F SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1990 FORD F SERIES (current)
- 1991 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1992 FORD F SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1993 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1994 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1995 FORD F SERIES — 20 complaints
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- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints