Owners have filed 183 complaints
about the 1993 Ford F-250 with NHTSA between 1995 and 2019.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 17 of 22 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 37
Against the median year of the Ford F-250. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 42
8.2% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 0
0% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
50,000 – 74,999 miles
112.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
225.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
112.5%
150,000+ miles
450.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 1995peak 11Aug 2019
NHTSA investigations into the 1993 Ford F-250
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA99032Opened 4 Nov 1999Closed 6 Dec 2001VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGU...
EA95012Opened 31 Mar 1995Closed 28 May 1996POWER TRAIN
FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2009292492,877 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The condition may occur either when the vehicle is parked or when it is in operation. Correction: Dealers will install a new switch or fused wiring harness. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2005028 (05S28) for vehicles not previously included in the campaign.
Recall 20080388,869 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity may have been inadvertently installed during servicing for recall 2005028 or 2007258. As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the input power feed circuit, and will not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground. This could result in a vehicle fire, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will install an updated wiring harness.
Recall 2007258165,447 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn, potentially resulting in an underhood fire. The failure mode appears to be different than that of Recall 2005028 (05S28). This time, the concern is with long term durability performance issues causing the switch to fail. Correction: Initially as an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available, owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness designed to eliminate the potential risk of fire.
Recall 200030717,024 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks, a carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system may wear out during the life of the vehicle. This could result in fuel crossflow between the active and inactive fuel tank during operation with the possibility of fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will install a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Green Valley, AZ1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER WAS FUELING TRUCK WITH GAS WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHOT BACK OUT OF TANK AND WENT ALL OVER HIM; ARMS , STOMACH, ETC. REPORTED THIS TO GAS STATION WHERE HE WAS FILLING HIS TANK AT THE TIME. *AK RECALL 93V125, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER WAS INJURED BY THE GASOLINE BURNS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #887000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Green Valley, AZ1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER WAS FUELING TRUCK WITH GAS WHEN IT SUDDENLY SHOT BACK OUT OF TANK AND WENT ALL OVER HIM; ARMS , STOMACH, ETC. REPORTED THIS TO GAS STATION WHERE HE WAS FILLING HIS TANK AT THE TIME. *AK RECALL 93V125, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED, CONSUMER WAS INJURED BY THE GASOLINE BURNS. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #887000 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lacross, WACrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SHOULDER BELT DID NOT LOCK UP, CAUSING DRIVER TO RECEIVE MASSIVE HEAD INJURIES. *AK COLLISION WAS FRONTAL WITH DRIVER'S SIDE DAMAGE. THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER PORTION OF RESTRAINT RESULTING INFATALITY FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #857406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woburn, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
POSSIBLE IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE. MJS
NHTSA complaint #545985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woburn, MAFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
VEHICLE WAS PARKED. WITHIN 10 MINUTES THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING, THE REPORT INDICATED THAT UNSPECIFIED SHORT (ELECTRICAL) STARTED THE FIRE THAT TOTALLED THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY THE ENIGTION SWITCH SHORTED OUT.
NHTSA complaint #836656 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aquebogue, NY1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION PARK ENGAGEMENT FAILED, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #521804 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 250,000 milesOrangevale, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-250. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL CAP SHRANK AND FUEL SPEWED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTED TO FUEL THE FRONT TANK FIRST. AS THE FUEL TRAVELED TO THE REAR TANK, IT SPEWED OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A FIRE HAZARD. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO FUTURE FORD OF ROSEVILLE (650 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, (888) 656-7577), BUT THE MECHANICS REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
NHTSA complaint #11241039 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesDaton, NV
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 8V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL) HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SIMILAR DEFECT AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000. UPDATED 10/17/12*LJ THE CONSUMER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 10/18/12
NHTSA complaint #10474130 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 234,242 milesClarkston, WA
TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DEAN MUD TERRAIN RADIAL SXT TIRES, SIZE 285/75/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE BLISTERS BETWEEN THE LUGS. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD WIRES PROTRUDING, WHICH WAS CAUSING TREAD SEPARATION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 06T003000(TIRES:TREAD/BELT). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 234,242.
NHTSA complaint #10428688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 295,251 milesMarietta, GA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THIS IS ABOUT A FUEL TANK DELIVERY AND AIR INDUCTION BULLETIN, CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW PROBLEM MY FORD F250 TRUCK IS HAVING. I HAVE NOTIFIED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY BOTH SAY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. BUT I FOUND A NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 93V12500 DESCRIBING EXACTLY WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND IS EXPENSIVE, BUT I CAN'T GET ANY SATISFACTION FROM FORD, I'M HOPING YOU CAN HELP. *TR UPDATED 04/15/10.
NHTSA complaint #10306586 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1993 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO 'SHIMMY" VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. AFTER 4 DAYS THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS HIGH; HOWEVER, HE SPECULATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE "SHIMMY" ON SEVERAK YEAR, MAKE, AND MODELS, OF THE F-SERIES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
NHTSA complaint #10288699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Moravian Falls, NC
TIRES
TIRE WENT FLAT FOR NO REASON ONLY HAD 2000 MILES ON THEM NOW THEY SAY THEY DON'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE SO I CANT GET ONE TO MATCH CAN NOT DRIVE FORD F 250 TILL I FIND ONE. TIRE WAS A DAYTON A BAJA A/T WIDETRACK 33/1250/16.5
NHTSA complaint #10229997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AJO, AZ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F250. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR REGARDING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL. THE DEALER DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL ON OCTOBER 17, 2007 AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #10224927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesBrookings, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS BEING NON-RESPONSIVE TO A RECALL NOTICE (08S01) THAT THEY HAVE SENT OUT. THEIR REPRESENTATIVE DEALERS ARE NOT BEING SUPPLIED PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO SAY WHEN THE PART WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10221173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesBrookings, OR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS BEING NON-RESPONSIVE TO A RECALL NOTICE (08S01) THAT THEY HAVE SENT OUT. THEIR REPRESENTATIVE DEALERS ARE NOT BEING SUPPLIED PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY REFUSES TO SAY WHEN THE PART WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10221173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tomah, WI
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST OF 2007 FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECTED AT THAT TIME. HE CALLED THEM AGAIN IN MARCH OF 2008 AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS STILL UNAVAILABLE. HE WAS RECENTLY INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATE 04-02-08
NHTSA complaint #10220233 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Livingston, MT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 01I008000 CONCERNING FUEL CROSS FLOW. AFTER HAVING RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED THE PROBLEM RECURRED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10117491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesUdall, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT RELATED TO THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWING AS STATED IN RECALL 010I 008 000. THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT HIS EXPENSE. *AK *CB *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10026370 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND EMISSIONS FILTER WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #566728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATES THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, FRONT CALIPERS, REAR DRUMS AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND RESURFACED.
NHTSA complaint #566728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND EMISSIONS FILTER WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #566728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
CONSUMER STATES THE AIR FILTER AND EMISSIONS FILTER WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #566728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND EMISSIONS FILTER WERE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #566728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, MI
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.
NHTSA complaint #566728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Whitefish, MT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK HAD A HOLE IN THE FLOAT AND THE GAUAGE CEASED TO WORK, THE CONSUMER HAD IT FIXED AND SOLD THE VEHICLE, THE COMPONENT WAS ON RECALL BUT THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #562421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 01I008000 FOR FUEL CROSSOVER. REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #8003070 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Covington, LA
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
WHILE DRIVING 30-40 MPH POWER ASSIST BELT HAS COME OFF TWICE, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER OR BRAKES. FORD HAD A SAFETY CAMPAIGN BUT IT HAS EXPIRED ACCORDING TO CONSUMER.*AK
NHTSA complaint #8002551 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 93V125000 FOR A MALFUNCTIONED FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN, AND HAD IT FIXED. SOON AFTER PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED, REPAIRS DID NOT WORK. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #899792 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Whitefish, MT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK HAD A HOLE IN THE FLOAT AND THE GAUAGE CEASED TO WORK, THE CONSUMER HAD IT FIXED AND SOLD THE VEHICLE, THE COMPONENT WAS ON RECALL BUT THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN, THE CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.
NHTSA complaint #562421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Porum, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL (01I-008) ON FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, HOWEVER THE DEALER INDICATED THAT UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAD A FUEL PRESSURE PROBLEM, IT WOULD NOT BE SERVICED, BECAUSE IT IS NOT CONSIDERED A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #562300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE HAS DUAL TANKS; FUEL IS MOVING FORM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, AND FUEL LEAKS ONTO THE GROUND. DEALER IS REFUSING TO REPAIR VEHICLE. AFTER TRYING TO REMEDY PROBLEM TWICE, DEALER STATED IT IS NO LONGER THEIR RESPONSIBILITY.*AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #895922 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.