1990 Ford F350: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford F350. The newest campaign is 96V071000. NHTSA received the report on 25 Apr 1996. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Ignition. NHTSA has 39 complaints on file for this model year. 11 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 96V071000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 9,699,870 units in total.

96V07100025 Apr 1996Electrical System / Ignition
94V04000023 Feb 1994Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
93V1250002 Aug 1993Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
92V0260003 Mar 1992Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Drum / Shoes/Linings
90V1010001 Jun 1990Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
89V14100015 Aug 1989Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Auxillary Tank / Selector Devices

96V071000Received 25 Apr 1996. 7,900,000 units.
Electrical System / Ignition
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jun 1996.
94V040000Received 23 Feb 1994. 89,770 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 1994.
93V125000Received 2 Aug 1993. 1,131,000 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Oct 1993.
92V026000Received 3 Mar 1992. 467,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Drum / Shoes/Linings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jun 1992.
90V101000Received 1 Jun 1990. 111,000 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jul 1990.
89V141000Received 15 Aug 1989. 1,100 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Auxillary Tank / Selector Devices
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Replace fuel line assembly.
Report filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY.

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Complaints by component

39 complaints, 63 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

1990 Ford F350
All 1990 vehicles

1990 Ford F350: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	1990 F350	All 1990 vehicles	F350, all years	Mentions
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	349.2	159.7	240.6	22
Engine and Engine Cooling	174.6	104.6	128.3	11
Fuel System, Gasoline	158.7	58.5	96.3	10
Power Train	95.2	85.4	69.5	6
Electrical System	63.5	99.2	149.7	4
Suspension	47.6	28.2	37.4	3
Tires	31.7	30.3	123	2
Visibility	15.9	32.9	16	1
Structure	15.9	65.1	32.1	1
Steering	15.9	40	32.1	1

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 12.

Complaints that report a crash: 0
Complaints that report a fire: 3
Injuries in the complaints: 5
Deaths in the complaints: 1
Date of the newest complaint: 15 Jul 2005

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 1990 Ford F350, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 1995, with 9 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 1990 Ford F350
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
EA99032	Engineering analysis	DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE	Vehicle Speed Control / Linkages	4 Nov 1999	6 Dec 2001	00V424000
PE94004	Preliminary evaluation	HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	25 Jan 1994	29 Apr 1994
EA93014	Engineering analysis	ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE	Electrical System	4 Jun 1993	29 Jul 1994
EA93001	Engineering analysis	FUEL EXPULSION	Vehicle Speed Control / Linkages	7 Jan 1993	20 Aug 1993	93V125000
PE92077	Preliminary evaluation	FUEL EXPULSION	Vehicle Speed Control / Linkages	9 Sep 1992	7 Jan 1993
EA91044	Engineering analysis	LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	30 Oct 1991	30 Oct 1992	92V026000
EA91031	Engineering analysis	FUEL EXPULSION	Vehicle Speed Control / Linkages	26 Jun 1991	1 Nov 1991	91V146000
PE91090	Preliminary evaluation	SPARE TIRE FIRES	Equipment	20 Jun 1991	25 Oct 1991
PE91077	Preliminary evaluation	LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES	Service Brakes, Hydraulic	23 May 1991	31 Oct 1991
PE91064	Preliminary evaluation	TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES	Power Train	9 Apr 1991	5 Jul 1991
PE90056	Preliminary evaluation	TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAIL	Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)	12 Mar 1990	12 Jun 1990	90V101000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

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NHTSA page of the 1990 Ford F350The recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 1990 Ford F350: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/f350/1990/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford F350?: 9,699,870 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford F350 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 62 recall campaigns for the Ford F350, model years 1967 to 2008. 6 of them name the 1990 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 1990 Ford F350 name most often?: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 22 of 63 component mentions, or 349.2 per 1,000. For all 1990 vehicles the figure is 159.7 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1990 Ford F350 open?: No. Each of the 11 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.