1990 Ford E150: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1991
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Gas spewing from gas cap input area during periods of warm weather. Gas continues to spew regardless of amount of gas in either tank. High potential for fire and loss of life. Ford knows of this problem and is saying they never had a recall on this subject. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2009
“No previous event before failure. Tire became deformed, probable cause belt separation. Caused severe handling problems at low speeds. Plan to return tire for replacement.”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2005
“NHTSA campaign id number 91v146000 covers this 1990 model, but ford says not part of recall although the same exact failure did occur with gas/fuel spill inside enclosed garage. Rear tank return was to front tank forcing fuel overflow. *ak”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2001
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“Consumer was traveling at neighborhood speeds when without warning steering wheel broke way from column. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.*ak”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2001
“Left rear wheel studs broke off resulting in the wheel coming off while driving causing damage to vehicle (ohio traffic crash report). *mjs”Owner report · Wheels · Jun 2000
“There is a fuel leak that began a while back but only when both tanks were full. Now the leak is substantial and seems to occur even when less than full....but not at all when about half full. I am not sure of when I first noticed the occurrence but it has been quite some years now. I will enter a date. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Jan 2000
“Upon depressing the brake pedal the front brake caliper becomes very hot, resulting in complete loss of braking ability. Consumer has contacted the dealer, caliper was replaced. Please provide further details. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Recalls - 3 campaigns
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Remedy: INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DID NOT MEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210; BELT ANCHORAGE BAR PULLED THROUGH THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO LOADS OF FMVSS 210 TEST.
Remedy: SECURE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BAR TO VEHICLE FRAME FOR ADDED STRENGTH.
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Is the 1990 Ford E150 reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Ford E150. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 1990 Ford E150 have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.