Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford E-150. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗FUEL:FUEL TANK:AUXILLARY SELECTOR AND SWITCH
- Summary
- THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
- Consequence
- THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN
- Summary
- SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DID NOT MEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210; BELT ANCHORAGE BAR PULLED THROUGH THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO LOADS OF FMVSS 210 TEST.
- Consequence
- SEAT OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT AND WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISKOF INJURY.
- Remedy
- SECURE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BAR TO VEHICLE FRAME FOR ADDED STRENGTH.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INDICATOR:LEVER
- Summary
- UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
- Consequence
- WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
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Owner complaints (17)
17 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 7 | 41.2% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 11.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 11.8% |
| Wheels | 2 | 11.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 5.9% |
| Steering | 1 | 5.9% |
| Tires | 1 | 5.9% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5.9% |
How 1990 compares with other E-150 years
Best and worst E-150 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 9 | 0 |
| 1987 | 17 | 0 |
| 1988 | 14 | 0 |
| 1989 | 31 | 2 |
| 1990 | 17 | 3 |
| 1991 | 15 | 1 |
| 1992 | 64 | 4 |
| 1993 | 71 | 4 |
| 1994 | 121 | 7 |
| 1995 | 71 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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1990 Ford E-150 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford E-150 have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 91V146000 (fuel system), 91V119000 (seat belt), 90V101000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1990 Ford E-150 problems?
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (7), Service brakes (2), Vehicle speed control (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1990 E-150 compare with other years?
Among the 1986–1995 Ford E-150 model years at least five years old, the 1986 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 1994 the most (121). The 1990 drew 17. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.