1990 Ford F Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Ford F Series. Newest first.
Incorrect size master cylinder installed will provide less line pressure to wheel cylinders for a given pedal pressure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in increased stopping distances orincreased pedal pressure required for a given stopping distance, which couldcause an accident.
Remedy
Install the correct 1.75 inch master cylinder.
Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While traveling 55 mph, reserve tank filled into primary tank even though the other tank was full, there IS a recall 93v125 dealing with this however consumer paid for the repair. *slc
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes locked up due to calipers rusting.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Defective wiring
Defective wiring
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603670Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
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