Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford F-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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FORD/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Electrical system · ignition
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Repair progress not yet reported7,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 96V071000
Listed for 1990 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL:FUEL LINES:METALLIC
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK.
- Consequence
- ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
- Remedy
- FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES.
Repair progress not yet reported89,770 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 94V040000
Listed for 1990 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · tank assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
- Consequence
- SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
- Remedy
- REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
Repair progress not yet reported1,131,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 93V125000
Listed for 1990 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM:LININGS
Service brakes, hydraulic · foundation components · drum · shoes/linings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
- Consequence
- INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES.
- Remedy
- ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
Repair progress not yet reported467,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 92V026000
Listed for 1990 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INDICATOR:LEVER
Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported111,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 90V101000
Listed for 1990 Ford F-350. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL:FUEL TANK:AUXILLARY SELECTOR AND SWITCH
Fuel system, gasoline · storage · auxillary tank · selector devices
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.
- Consequence
- FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW AND SPILLAGE, IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy
- REPLACE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Repair progress not yet reported1,100 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 89V141000
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Owner complaints (39)
39 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
0involved a crash
4involved a fire
6injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 15 | 38.5% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 23.1% |
| Fuel system | 9 | 23.1% |
| Power train | 5 | 12.8% |
| Electrical system | 4 | 10.3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5.1% |
| Tires | 2 | 5.1% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 2.6% |
| Steering | 1 | 2.6% |
| Structure | 1 | 2.6% |
How 1990 compares with other F-350 years
Best and worst F-350 years →198614
19878
198829
198942
199039
199131
199252
1993101
199495
1995134
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 14 | 2 |
| 1987 | 8 | 2 |
| 1988 | 29 | 4 |
| 1989 | 42 | 5 |
| 1990 | 39 | 6 |
| 1991 | 31 | 5 |
| 1992 | 52 | 4 |
| 1993 | 101 | 6 |
| 1994 | 95 | 5 |
| 1995 | 134 | 2 |
This year (1990)Other yearsStill collecting reports
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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1990 Ford F-350 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 96V071000 (electrical), 94V040000 (fuel system), 93V125000 (fuel system), 92V026000 (brake), 90V101000 (power train), 89V141000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1990 Ford F-350 problems?
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (15), Engine and engine cooling (9), Fuel system (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1990 F-350 compare with other years?
Among the 1986–1995 Ford F-350 model years at least five years old, the 1987 drew the fewest complaints (8) and the 1995 the most (134). The 1990 drew 39. 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.
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