1990 FORD FORD TRUCK

0 recalls — 8 complaints — 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Jun 25, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 1990 BRONCO II AND HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THROUGH OUT THE CHASSIS. HAVING SPENT CONSIDERABLE TIME AND MONEY, WE HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THIS VEHICLE WAS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN BY FORD AND THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE, THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 10, 1999
NO SUMMARY
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jul 27, 1999
Incident date: Mar 15, 1999
REAR AXLE IS TOO LIGHT FOR THE WEIGHT OF THE COACH AND THE OVERHANG.CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER.CONSUMER EVEN HAD IT WEIGHT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Feb 20, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH EMITS A BURNING SMELL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Dec 20, 1997
BRIGHT AND LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS IS ALMOST THE SAME.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Sep 9, 1996
Incident date: Jul 6, 1996
DRIVER SMELLED BURNING ODOR FROM RIGHT FRONT BRAKES.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1990
HIGH IDLING PROBLEM. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 12, 1995
Incident date: Apr 10, 1995
ENGINE FIRE. *AW
Fire

Technical Service Bulletins — 1990 FORD FORD TRUCK

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
BC0141970201 Jan 2, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD
BC0845961001 Oct 1, 1996
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
CLARIFIED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL - RCL/96S54 (ATTACHMENT III, DEALER LETTER). *TT
BC0846961001 Oct 1, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION ON PART NUMBER FOR THE ROTUNDA TOOL THAT IS STATED IN SAFETY RECALL RCL/96S48-RCL/96S99. *TT
95118 Jun 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING - WHEEL SHIMMY - STEERING DAMPER INSTALLATION. *TE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — FORD FORD TRUCK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE90051 Opened: Mar 5, 1990 — Closed: May 5, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S
There is no summary currently available
PE89019 Opened: Dec 1, 1988 — Closed: Apr 5, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1981
THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN
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FORD FORD TRUCK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD FORD TRUCK across all model years (1967–1980).

22 Total Recalls
412 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
28 Reported Crashes
22 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

FORD FORD TRUCK — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 14 View
2002 0 54 View
2001 0 22 View
2000 0 30 View
1999 0 37 View
1998 0 29 View
1997 0 47 View
1996 0 22 View
1995 0 28 View
1994 0 21 View
1993 0 8 View
1992 0 11 View
1991 0 9 View
1990 (current) 0 8
1989 0 6 View
1988 0 7 View
1987 0 2 View
1986 0 2 View
1985 0 2 View
1984 0 1 View
1983 0 1 View
1980 1 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 1 1 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 2 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 4 0 View
1971 2 0 View
1970 2 0 View
1969 3 0 View
1968 2 1 View
1967 1 0 View

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F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View