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1990 Ford F250: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

107 owner complaints analyzed

6 distinct recall campaigns

113,855 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1990 model year. Data updated: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 107 complaints (12.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior3028.0%
Fuel system concerns1816.8%
Electrical and battery issues65.6%
Steering behavior65.6%
Transmission and shifting54.7%
Engine operation43.7%

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
Fuel System, Gasoline
8
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
8
Electrical System:Ignition
6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
5
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip9
Fuel System, Gasoline8
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices8
Electrical System:Ignition6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components6
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal5
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline4

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 13; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Fuel System, Gasoline: 8; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices: 8; Electrical System:Ignition: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 6; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

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
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9992
75,000 to 99,9992
100,000 to 149,9995
150,000 and above1

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). 97 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.

1995
16
1996
21
1997
14
1998
7
1999
8
2000
9
2001
9
2002
2
2003
10
2004
2
2005
4
2006
1
2008
1
2010
2
2011
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
199516
199621
199714
19987
19998
20009
20019
20022
200310
20042
20054
20061
20081
20102
20111

1995: 16; 1996: 21; 1997: 14; 1998: 7; 1999: 8; 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 30 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 18 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 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.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

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 10004354 · 2003-01-22 (January 22, 2003)

CONSUMERS VEHICLE WIL SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004354 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10006840 · 2003-02-10 (February 10, 2003)

FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE DASHBOARD.THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 115,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006840 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 ↗

Owner report 10017332 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA # 01I008000) A FEW MONTHS AGO, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB *TS

Owner-reported narrative. 75,750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017332 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 10023536 · 2003-06-22 (June 22, 2003)

TREAD SEPARATION. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023536 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10032180 · 2003-08-05 (August 5, 2003)

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CONSUMER FLIPPED THE SWITCH TO SWITCH FROM THE FIRST TANK TO THE SECOND TANK AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10032180 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

6 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

89V141000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices

Reported: 1989-08-15 (August 15, 1989)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
90V101000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Reported: 1990-06-01 (June 1, 1990)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
92V026000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings

Reported: 1992-03-03 (March 3, 1992)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
93V125000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Reported: 1993-08-02 (August 2, 1993)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
94V040000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1994-02-23 (February 23, 1994)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
96V071000 · Electrical System:Ignition

Reported: 1996-04-25 (April 25, 1996)

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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
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Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

107 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

9.3%Usable mileage10 / 107 records
77.6%Valid incident date83 / 107 records
100.0%Valid filing date107 / 107 records
76.6%Ordered incident and filing dates82 / 107 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2005200620072008
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
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0Unavailable

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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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Electrical System:Ignition
0Unavailable

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0Unavailable

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Tires:Tread/Belt
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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly90,000–130,000 mi122,000 mi5
ODI 10021923 · 90,000 mi

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

Look up ODI 10021923 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10088911 · 198,200 mi

REFERENCE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 93V125000 RECALL # 93S68. (1) THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN DRIVEN ABOUT ONE HOUR - WHILE PARKING IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE ON THE STREET, I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE. I WAS RUNNING ON THE BACK TANK AND QUICKLY SWITCHED TO THE FRONT TANK. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION AND EXITING VEHICLE I SAW GASOLINE SPILLING OUT OF THE FRONT TANK FROM UNDER THE CAP (STILL ON). THIS CONTINUED FOR SOME 5-10 SECONDS AND THEN STOPPED. WHEN I LOOSENED THE CAP, THE FLOW OF GASOLINE RESTARTED - AND STOPPED AGAIN WHEN CAP WAS TIGHTENED B…

Look up ODI 10088911 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10114888 · 61,067 mi

CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT RECALL ON 1990 FORD F250 FUEL TANK. *BF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT TANK PUSHED FUEL TO THE REAR TANK WHICH CAUSED IT TO OVERFLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHO FOUND RECALL 93S68 WHICH REFERENCED THAT FAILURE. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT HE WAS OVER THE MILEAGE AND TIME ALLOTTED FOR THE RECALL. THE INDEPENDENT DEALER REPLACED THE FAULTY CHECK VALVE, REGULATOR AND FUEL PUMP BUT THIS DID NOT …

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipToo few reports for a range69,000 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10132860 · 69,000 mi

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

Look up ODI 10132860 at NHTSA ↗

Fuel System, GasolineToo few reports for a range112,209 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10017332 · 75,750 mi

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (NHTSA # 01I008000) A FEW MONTHS AGO, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL. *JB *TS

Look up ODI 10017332 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10325657 · 112,209 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WERE TRAVELING OVER A LARGE AMOUNT OF LIQUID. THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:01I008000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) TO BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHE…

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ODI 10328970 · 137,255 mi

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1990 F-250, BASICALLY BEGAN SMELLING A FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE TRUCKS CAB WHILE DRIVING. LOOKED AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK AND FOUND A SMALL GAS LEAK AT THE FUEL LINES UNDER THE PINCH WELD. EXACT SAME ISSUE AS 94V040000, HAVE NOT FIXED PROBLEM BECAUSE FORD CANNOT FIND THIS ISSUE ON THERE SYSTEM. *TR

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Electrical System:IgnitionToo few reports for a range115,500 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 10006840 · 115,500 mi

FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE DASHBOARD.THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION, HOWEVER CONSUMER WAS INFORMED VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*JB

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

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2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

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2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

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2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2007: 0 complaints · 2008: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2007000
2008000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2007000
2008000

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentFuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyService Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited SlipFuel System, GasolineFuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector DevicesElectrical System:IgnitionService Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation ComponentsPower Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:SealEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly—0
1
ODI 10399824

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING GAS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 06/07/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STRAP WAS NOT RUSTED, BUT IT DID WEAR A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. UPDATED 06/23/11

Look up ODI 10399824 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 841765

DUAL FUEL TANKS MALFUNCTIONED. ONE TANK FUNCTIONS AND OVERFLOWS THE OTHER TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. DLR HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND INDICATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK FORD HAS SINCE INDICATED RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED, POSSIBLE ADDED RECALL COMPONENT OF THE TANK PUMP NEEDED TO RECTIFY. *MJS

Look up ODI 841765 at NHTSA ↗

0
1
ODI 505305

FUEL GAUGE SWITCH/RELAY FAILED.

Look up ODI 505305 at NHTSA ↗

00
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip0—000
1
ODI 974297

WHILE DRIVING, DOWN STEEP GRADE, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, AND TO STOP HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT *JB

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1
ODI 803976

BOTH REAR AXLE SEALS REPLACED DUE TO IMPROPER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAINOUS ROAD WITHIN 20 MPH. NOT SURE IF TRUCK IS EQUIPPED W/REAR ABS BRAKES. *AK

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0
Fuel System, Gasoline
1
ODI 10399824

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS RUSTED AND LEAKING GAS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 06/07/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STRAP WAS NOT RUSTED, BUT IT DID WEAR A HOLE IN THE GAS TANK. UPDATED 06/23/11

Look up ODI 10399824 at NHTSA ↗

0—00000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
1
ODI 841765

DUAL FUEL TANKS MALFUNCTIONED. ONE TANK FUNCTIONS AND OVERFLOWS THE OTHER TANK, CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. DLR HAS SEEN VEHICLE, AND INDICATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL. *AK FORD HAS SINCE INDICATED RECALL WAS PERFORMED. HOWEVER THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED, POSSIBLE ADDED RECALL COMPONENT OF THE TANK PUMP NEEDED TO RECTIFY. *MJS

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00—0000
Electrical System:Ignition0000—000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
ODI 505305

FUEL GAUGE SWITCH/RELAY FAILED.

Look up ODI 505305 at NHTSA ↗

1
ODI 974297

WHILE DRIVING, DOWN STEEP GRADE, EXPERIENCED BRAKE FAILURE, WHEN PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, AND TO STOP HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE, NO PRIOR WARNING. TT *JB

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000—00
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal0
1
ODI 803976

BOTH REAR AXLE SEALS REPLACED DUE TO IMPROPER BRAKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN MOUNTAINOUS ROAD WITHIN 20 MPH. NOT SURE IF TRUCK IS EQUIPPED W/REAR ABS BRAKES. *AK

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0000—0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline0000000—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Fuel smell or leak mentions

8 mentions · 7.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 130,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10110883

THE TRUCK FRONT FUEL TANK FILLED THE REAR TANK AND CAUSED IT TO OVER FLOW. *BF THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT HE NEVER RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPLACED THE RECALLED COMPONENT BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER ALSO REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, RETURN LINE CHECK VALVE BUT THE FUEL LEAKAGE CONTINUED. *NM

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ODI 10215764 · 130,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED A GAS LEAK. HE BOUGHT A NEW FUEL PUMP AND REPLACED THE BODIES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE REAR FUEL TANK SHUT DOWN AND THE FRONT TANK DID NOT REGISTER ON THE FUEL GAUGE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED AND INSTALLED NEW FUEL LINES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. HE BOUGHT NEW FUEL LINES AGAIN, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V125000 (FUEL SYST…

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ODI 10325657 · 112,209 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FELT AS IF IT WERE TRAVELING OVER A LARGE AMOUNT OF LIQUID. THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:01I008000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) TO BE DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHE…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Brake response concerns

6 mentions · 5.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 69,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10132860 · 69,000 mi

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

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ODI 484653

BRAKE FAILURE. *AK

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ODI 803300

POOR ABS BRAKE PERFORMANCE, THE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, AND COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE IS EXPERIENCED. *AK

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 3.7% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 729713

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…

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ODI 752431

WHILE DRIVING NORMAL SPEED TRUCK STALLED ,CAUSING STEERING, BRAKING AND SEVERAL THINGS TO STOP, NEARLY CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *AK

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ODI 890935

VEHICLE MADE A LEFT HAND TURN AND HALF WAY THROUGH TURN, STEERING GOT HARD. VEHICLE CUT OFF, IT RESTARTED AND WAS BACK TO NORMAL, 2 HOURS LATER, VEHICLE CUT OFF. VEHICLE REACHED 15MPH AND IT DIED OUT AGAIN. VEHICLE WAS GOING STRAIGHT. DEALER STATED PROBLEM WAS TFI MODULE. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF CLASS ACTION SUIT IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE STALLING OCCURS WHEN WEATHER IS HOT, ENGINE IS HOT, VEHICLE DRIVEN FOR 1-2 HOURS, GOING SLOW, AND AIR CONDITIONER ON. *SLC

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 858659

WHILE TRYING TO START VEHICLE, AND AFTER SEVERAL TRIES, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED *AK

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 0.9% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 800723

DURING OPERATION WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THERE WAS A SUDDEN ACCELERATION FROM 70 MPH TO 90 MPH. HAD TO TURN IGNITION OFF IN ORDER TO STOP VEHICLE. PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3X.*AK CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. DEALER REPLACED MAP SENSOR DUE TO ROUGH SHIFT IN TRANSMISSION, PASSING GEAR STICKS, TRANSMISSION VIBRATES GOING INTO GEAR, HOUSING SEAL AND SPEED SENSOR REPLACED. POPPING NOISE IN RIGHT FRONT CAUSED BY TIRE WEAR(NO SPECIFIC TIRE INFORMATION). BRAKE HOSE WAS CUT. FUEL PUMP RUNS CONSTANTLY, DEALER REPLACED FUEL PUMP RELAY. SHOC…

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b