1990 Ford F Super Duty

Recalls

1 recall names the 1990 Ford F Super Duty. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline

  Jul 19, 2001NHTSA 01I0080001,556,221 vehiclesIncomplete vehicle

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.

  Remedy

  Ford IS extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle IS experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Apr 27, 2001CA
  Electrical system › Ignition
  On may 6, 2000 I purchased our motorhome at buyers r.v. Mart. Located in ca. Th e wife and I drove home and the vehicle was parked there until june 4, 2000. On that day we took the motorhome for a short trip to murrieta , ca. About 60 miles from home , we passed lake…

  On may 6, 2000 I purchased our motorhome at buyers r.v. Mart. Located in ca. Th e wife and I drove home and the vehicle was parked there until june 4, 2000. On that day we took the motorhome for a short trip to murrieta , ca. About 60 miles from home , we passed lake elsinore traveling south on interstate 15, the engine started to stall and then just stopped running. I mage. No safety defec t listed. *Ak

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Fuel line routing

  EA93026Opened Oct 29, 1993Closed Feb 28, 1994Recall 94V040000

  There is no summary currently available

• Fuel line routing

  PE93059Opened Jun 21, 1993Closed Oct 29, 1993

  There is no summary currently available

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.
• 3057500Unknown
• 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
• 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
• 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
• 613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage.
• 613341Experiencing front end shimmy occurring at various driving speeds and IS usually induced when hitting bumps such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings.
• 613021Experiencing excessive brake pedal travel accompanied by reduced braking effectiveness when the vehicle IS operated at an idle for extended periods, in hilly terrain, in high ambient temperatures and / or when the vehicle IS located in excess of its gross vehcle weight rating (gvwr).
• 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
• 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
• 609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
• 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
• 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
• 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
• 605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory.
• 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
• 603927Service procedures and vehicle attitude service kits have been developed to assist customers and vehicle modifiers with side -to- side leveling concerns related to weight distribution.
• 601341Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio.
• 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
• 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
• 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
• 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
• 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
• 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
• 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
• 52001Fuel pump- availability of new style fuel pump and sender- f super duty motorhome chassis- service tip.
• 51998Brakes- excessive brake pedal travel- f super duty motorhome chassis vehicles built through 11/2/94.
• 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
• 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
• 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
• 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
• 51401Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra.
• 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
• 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
• 50912Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for F53 rv basic stripped chassis.
• 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
• 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
• 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
• 45085Revised design transmission rear case bushing.

Every Ford F Super Duty model year

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