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.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
27.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
13.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
311.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
623.1%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1142.3%
150,000+ miles
311.5%
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 14Mar 2011
NHTSA investigations into the 1990 Ford F150
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...
RQ98008Opened 29 May 1998Closed 4 Nov 1999FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA93001Opened 7 Jan 1993Closed 20 Aug 1993VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL EXPULSION
PE92077Opened 9 Sep 1992Closed 7 Jan 1993VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL EXPULSION
EA92029Opened 27 Aug 1992Closed 29 Oct 1993SEATS
FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE
EA91044Opened 30 Oct 1991Closed 30 Oct 1992SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
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EA91031Opened 26 Jun 1991Closed 1 Nov 1991VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
FUEL EXPULSION
PE91077Opened 23 May 1991Closed 31 Oct 1991SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
Recalls on the 1990 Ford F150
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.
United States — NHTSA
01I008000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND 4.9, 5.0,5.8, OR 7.5 LITER GASOLINE FUELED ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW CONDITION DUE TO A DAMAGED CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY. FUEL MAY BE SUPPLIED FROM ONE TANK AND SOME OR ALL OF THE UNUSED FUEL MAY BE RETURNED TO THE OTHER TANK.
Risk: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE CAPACITY OF THE RECEIVING TANK MAY BE EXCEEDED AND FUEL MAY OVERFLOW FROM THE FILLER CAP.
96V071000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
93V125000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
90V101000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Risk: 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.
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.
Risk: 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.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 77,000 milesHartshorne, OKFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL #'S 89V141000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES), # 93V125000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), AND # 01I008000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS, HOWEVER, HIS VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO GET REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE ELAPSED TIME FRAME. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 06/08/07.
NHTSA complaint #10190760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesSpring, TXFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
EVENTS LEADING UP TO EXPLOSION AND FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10130773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I OWN A 1990 FORD F-150 WITH RECALL # 93S68. THIS IS A CROSS DUAL TANK FUEL CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT TANK OVERLOADS WITH UNUSED FUEL . FRONT TANK IS IN-OPERABLE AND ONLY REAR TANK BEING USED. FRONT TANK CONTINUES TO SPILL FUEL WHEN PARKED AND AFTER 6 YRS OF REPEATED ATTEMPTS IN CONTACT WITH FORD I STILL CAN GET NO RELIEF. I HAVE HAD 2 93S68 RECALLS AND STILL THE TANK LEAKS DANGEROUS GASOLINE EVERYWHERE IT IS PARKED. WHAT AMAZES ME IS HOW FORD HAS BURIED THIS RECALL CONSIDERING WHAT A HAZARD LEAKING FUEL PRESENTS. HAVING OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 10 YRS AND SINCE IT IS IN OTHERWISE PERFECT CONDITION , I AM HOPING AN AGENCY SUCH AS YOURS WOULD HELP ME TO FORCE FORD TO HONOR THIS RECALL UNTIL I AM SATISFIED. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ANY TIME AT THE 2 PH3'S PROVIDED . THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE TRIED TO ENLIST THE ASSIST OF NHTSA .
NHTSA complaint #10114173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesSaint Augustine, IL1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MY 1990 F-150 HAS TWO GAS TANKS. FOR THE PAST WEEK THE GAS HAS BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN THE TWO TANKS. I KNOW THIS BECAUSE I CAN FILL THE FRONT TANK AND PUT 1/4 TANK OF GAS IN THE REAR TANK. THEN AN HOUR LATER THE REAR TANK IS HOLDING THE GAS FROM THE FRONT TANK. THE BIG PROBLEM HAPPENED TODAY WHEN I FILLED THE REAR TANK AND THEN PUT $5 WORTH IN THE FRONT TANK. I HAD A 70 MILE DRIVE HOME. WITHIN THE FIRST 20 MILES THE REAR TANK WHICH I HAD FILLED, WAS READING 1/4 FULL! SO I SWITCHED TO THE FRONT TANK WHICH WAS EMPTY EXCEPT FOR THE $5 WORTH OF GAS I HAD PUT IN. HOWEVER, THE FRONT TANK WAS NOW READING FULL! OBVIOUSLY THE GAS HAD GONE SOMEHOW FROM THE REAR TANK AND UP TO THE FRONT TANK. BY THE TIME I GOT ABOUT HALF WAY HOME, THE CAB OF THE TRUCK WAS FULL OF FUMES. I STOPPED AND GOT OUT BECAUSE I DEVELOPED A TERRIBLE HEADACHE. THERE WAS GAS POURING FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, I REALIZED THE GAS WAS SPILLING OUT FROM THE REAR TANK AT THE AREA WHERE THE GAS GOES IN AT. WHEN I CHECKED THE GAUGES THE REAR TANK WAS NOW FULL (REMEMBER 30 MINUTES EARLIER IT WAS ONLY 1/4 FULL AND THE FRONT TANK WAS READING FULL),. THE TANK WAS OBVIOUSLY OVER FULL BECAUSE IT WAS SPILLING OUT FROM THE AREA WHERE THE HOSE GOES IN TO FILL THE TANK.
NHTSA complaint #10066255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA1 injured
INTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR LIGHT ON THE ROOF BURNED THE CONSUMER'S SHOULDER.
NHTSA complaint #10034089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO TURN ON THE CARGO LIGHT, HOWEVER IT WOULD NOT TURN ON, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT COMPLETELY OUT AND THEN THE CONSUMER COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR, THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND COULD SEE A LIGHT GLOWING UNDER THE DASH IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE LIGHT SWITCH, CONSUMER FEELS THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE FAULTY DIMMER PORTION OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #565762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 180,000 milesCocoa, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE FUEL WAS ABNORMALLY LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK AND THE REAR FUEL TANK WAS PUMPING FUEL INTO THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT LOCATED A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM: TANK ASSEMBLY), BUT WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALL WAS EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
NHTSA complaint #10386980 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesBelton, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE TWO FUEL TANKS IN HER VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ADDED FUEL TO THE INTENDED TANK, IT WOULD FORCE FUEL INTO THE AUXILIARY TANK AND LEAK OUT OF THE TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME FUEL WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT RECALL #93V125000 EXPIRED; HOWEVER, THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT NO COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,236. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000.
NHTSA complaint #10286746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesCharlottesville, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. AFTER FILLING BOTH OF THE GAS TANKS IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FUEL LEVEL DECREASING. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. AFTER DRIVING FOR TEN MILES, HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR GAS TANK. THE CONTACT SWITCHED THE FUEL USAGE TO THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01I008000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BA AND AA CONNECTORS, GASKET, TWO RETAINERS, TWO FUEL FILTERS, VALVES, AND THE O RING ON THE TANK HAD ALL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $765.47. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,487. UPDATED 5/27/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED GAS STARTED TRANSFERRING FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. UPDATED 06/02/09.
NHTSA complaint #10267314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesCharlottesville, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. AFTER FILLING BOTH OF THE GAS TANKS IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FUEL LEVEL DECREASING. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. AFTER DRIVING FOR TEN MILES, HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE REAR GAS TANK. THE CONTACT SWITCHED THE FUEL USAGE TO THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01I008000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BA AND AA CONNECTORS, GASKET, TWO RETAINERS, TWO FUEL FILTERS, VALVES, AND THE O RING ON THE TANK HAD ALL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $765.47. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 123,487. UPDATED 5/27/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED GAS STARTED TRANSFERRING FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER. UPDATED 06/02/09.
NHTSA complaint #10267314 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesBrooken Arrow, OK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING, FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK IN LARGE AMOUNTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE RECALL STATES THAT 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. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 160,000. UPDATED 11/07/08 *BF UPDATED 11/13/08.
NHTSA complaint #10244625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXPERIENCING CROSS FILL BETWEEN DUAL TANKS IN 1990 FORD F150. CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS OVERFLOW AND GAS SPILL. CONTACTED LOCAL FORD DEALER WHO SAID MY TRUCK IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY WHO SAID THAT RECALLS ARE "VIN SPECIFIC". EVEN THOUGH OTHER FORDS OF THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL, WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ARE COVERED.... MINE IS NOT. THIS IS A DANGEROUS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM FOR WHICH FORD SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10223579 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,200 milesGulfport, MS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
FUEL TANKS TRANSFER FUEL QUANTITIES FROM ONE TO THE OTHER. THIS HAS ALREADY RESULTED IN ONE INSTANCE OF FUEL OVERFLOW AND AS A RESULT OWNER NO LONGER FILLS BOTH TANKS AT THE SAME TIME. OWNER DOES UNDERSTAND A RECALL HAS BEEN ORDERED FOR THIS DEFECT BUT DOES NOT HAVE PROPER INFORMATION TO PROCEED WITH REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10215259 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesSoix Falls, SD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN HE FILLED THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT TANK LEAKED FUEL INTO THE REAR TANK WHICH CAUSED THE REAR TANK TO LEAK. THEY STATED THAT FUEL PUMP SENDER ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #93V125000) HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 104,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *LJ. UPDATED 01/29/08
NHTSA complaint #10214080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Soldotna, AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1990 FORD F-150 TRUCK HAS DUEL FUEL TANKS; FUEL IS PUMPING FROM THE BACK TANK TO THE FRONT TANK AND OVER SPILLING THROUGH THE FUEL CAP ONTO THE GROUND. LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER DATED 7-19-2001 STATES THAT THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL AND THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. QUESTION: HOW CAN RECALLS FROM 8-15-1989 AND 8-2-1993 WHICH CAUSED OVERFLOW AND SPILLAGE BE APPROVED AS A SAFETY RECALL; YET THE 7-19-2001 ISSUE WHICH RESULTS IN THE SAME OVERFLOW AND SPILLAGE NOT BE APPROVED AS A SAFETY RECALL? PROBLEM WITH THE OVERFLOW STARTED IN OCTOBER 2007 -- FUEL SPILLED DUE TO CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW. AT THIS POINT, ONLY ONE TANK CAN CONTAIN FUEL AND THE OTHER TANK MUST REMAIN EMPTY FOR THE SPILLAGE TO CEASE.
NHTSA complaint #10209038 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesDeluth, MN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. WHEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF RECALL NUMBER 96V071000 (FOR THE IGNITION) AND HE WOULD NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10190774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesHartshorne, OKFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS LEAKING GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN RECALL #'S 89V141000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILIARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES), # 93V125000 ( FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY), AND # 01I008000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS, HOWEVER, HIS VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO GET REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE ELAPSED TIME FRAME. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 06/08/07.
NHTSA complaint #10190760 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Loveland, CO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS AN OVERFLOW OF GAS IN THE REAR TANK FROM THE FRONT TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SECOND TANK REACHES ITS MAXIMUM CAPACITY AND CAUSES FUEL SPILLAGE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL # 93V125000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY) FOR THIS FAILURE IN 1990. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL IN 1993. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 145,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10190175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesCincinatti, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SAFETY RECALL # 01I008000, WHICH HAD BEEN EXTENDED 12 YEARS. HOWEVER, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NO RECALL EXISTED. ALL THE CONTACT KNEW WAS THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #10187456 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 53,227 milesBrush Prairie, WA
STEERING
THE PIN THAT POSITIONS THE TILT STEERING WHEEL BROKE ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL TO FLOP UP AND DOWN. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10181013 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
THE FUEL STARTED TO RUN OUT OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK. I LOST MOST OF THE FUEL OUT OF THE REAR TANK THAT SPILLED ON THE ROAD. I THINK THAT THIS IS A FIRE WAITING TO HAPPEN. NOW I DO NOT USE THE REAR TANK TO STOP THE PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE FORD HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THERE TRUCKS AND THEY SHOULD FIX A FUEL PROBLEM. THAT HAS HAPPENED IN MANY OF THERE TRUCKS NO MATTER OF THE MILEAGE OR AGE.
NHTSA complaint #10155113 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Huntsville, AL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
GASOLINE BACK UP AND FLOWING OUT BACK TANK, FROM GAS CAP.
NHTSA complaint #10151285 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,000 milesAmery, WI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN FILLING UP THE REAR FUEL TANK IT WOULD PUMP THE GAS INTO THE FRONT TANK. THE GAS OVERFLOWS OUT ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ONCE THE CONSUMER WOULD START TO DRIVE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THIS ON 9-2-05. HE CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL O1I008000 HAD EXPIRED. *AK
NHTSA complaint #10135892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesSpring, TXFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
EVENTS LEADING UP TO EXPLOSION AND FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10130773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middletown, CT
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
DROVE NEW VEHICLE WITH 1475 # TRUCK CAMPER WITHOUT INCIDENT 12 YEARS. REPLACED 4 TIRES, DIFFERENT BRAND, SAME SPECS. L REAR FAILED 4/15/05 AFTER 14,034 MILES ON TIRE.R REAR FAILED ON BELOW DATE WITH 16,102 MILES ON THE TIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10129376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middletown, CT
TIRES:SIDEWALL
DROVE NEW VEHICLE WITH 1475 # TRUCK CAMPER WITHOUT INCIDENT 12 YEARS. REPLACED 4 TIRES, DIFFERENT BRAND, SAME SPECS. L REAR FAILED 4/15/05 AFTER 14,034 MILES ON TIRE.R REAR FAILED ON BELOW DATE WITH 16,102 MILES ON THE TIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10129376 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,993 milesSpringfield, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
I HAVE A 1990 FORD F150 TRUCK. ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FUEL FROM THE BACK TANK HAS FLOWED OVER INTO THE FRONT TANK. ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS, I HAVE GONE TO MY TRUCK TO FIND GASOLINE ALL OVER THE GROUND. I STILL HAD TO PUT A BUCKET UNDER THE TANKS FILLERS TO ALLOW THE EXCESS GAS IN THE FRONT TANK TO FLOW DOWN.ON TWO OCCASIONS I HAD THE TRUCK PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE GAS THAT FLOWED OUT COVERED ALMOST MY ENTIRE GARAGE FLOOR. ON THE THIRD OCCASION, ENOUGH GAS HAD FLOWED FROM THE TANK TO REACH MY LAWN. IF SOMEONE HAD COME TO MY HOME SMOKING, OR SOME OTHER IGNITION SOURCE WAS TO HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH IT, MY HOUSE WOULD HAVE BURNED TO THE GROUND. I NOW HAVE TO PARK THE TRUCK OUTSIDE FOR FEAR OF IT CAUSING MY HOUSE TO BURN.
NHTSA complaint #10124401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I OWN A 1990 FORD F-150 WITH RECALL # 93S68. THIS IS A CROSS DUAL TANK FUEL CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT TANK OVERLOADS WITH UNUSED FUEL . FRONT TANK IS IN-OPERABLE AND ONLY REAR TANK BEING USED. FRONT TANK CONTINUES TO SPILL FUEL WHEN PARKED AND AFTER 6 YRS OF REPEATED ATTEMPTS IN CONTACT WITH FORD I STILL CAN GET NO RELIEF. I HAVE HAD 2 93S68 RECALLS AND STILL THE TANK LEAKS DANGEROUS GASOLINE EVERYWHERE IT IS PARKED. WHAT AMAZES ME IS HOW FORD HAS BURIED THIS RECALL CONSIDERING WHAT A HAZARD LEAKING FUEL PRESENTS. HAVING OWNED THE TRUCK FOR 10 YRS AND SINCE IT IS IN OTHERWISE PERFECT CONDITION , I AM HOPING AN AGENCY SUCH AS YOURS WOULD HELP ME TO FORCE FORD TO HONOR THIS RECALL UNTIL I AM SATISFIED. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT ANY TIME AT THE 2 PH3'S PROVIDED . THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE TRIED TO ENLIST THE ASSIST OF NHTSA .
NHTSA complaint #10114173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesOaklyn, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
I HAVE DUEL TANKS, OVER THE PAST YEAR THE FUEL MOVED FROM 1 TANK TO THE OTHER TANK. NOW THE FUEL IF LEFT TO FULL. WILL DISCHARGE FROM THE FILLER ON THE OTHER TANK. I COTACTED FORD, AND GOT NO HELP.
NHTSA complaint #10098232 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesHomer Glen, IL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
THE CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKING WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS OF 0-50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC AND HE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE THE SPEED LINKAGES LEADING TO THE CARBURETOR.
NHTSA complaint #10097362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Champlin, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CONSUMER STATED THAT HER HUSBAND'S TRUCK WAS LEAKING GAS FROM THE FRONT TANK. THEY TRIED USING ONLY THE BOTTOM TANK, BUT FOUND THAT THE FRONT TANK STILL FILLED UP AND LEAKED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP THAT PUMPED GAS FROM ONE TANK TO ANOTHER.*AK
NHTSA complaint #10094310 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.