1990 Ford F250 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (12) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (8) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices (7)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (35)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2000-04-07 · 98168 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2000-04-07 · 98167 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak
Tires 1998-04-13 · 9852 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 1998-03-30 · 9864 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 1998-03-18 · 985A38 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components 1998-03-18 · 985A29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 35 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.