1990 Ford F-150 Recalls
What To Do If Your F-150 Has Been Recalled
The following recalls have been announced by Ford, so if you own a 1990 F-150 take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.
- Call Ford to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
- Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
- Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.
Recent 1990 F-150 Recalls
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.
Fix: 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.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01I008000 »
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #96V071000 »
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Fix: Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V125000 »
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: Lower end of brake rod, which connects brake pedal arm to bell crank of power brake assebly, may have inadequate wall thickness.
Consequence: Bellcrank wall could fracture without prior warning andresult in loss of service braking capability with potential for an accident.
Fix: Install new brake rod withw adequate wall thickness.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V190000 »
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Consequence: 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.
Fix: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V101000 »
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: Incorrect size master cylinder installed will provide less line pressure to wheel cylinders for a given pedal pressure.
Consequence: This could result in increased stopping distances orincreased pedal pressure required for a given stopping distance, which couldcause an accident.
Fix: Install the correct 1.75 inch master cylinder.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V100000 »
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
Consequence: 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.
Fix: Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V097000 »
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Recall for 1990 Ford F-150
Summary: Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.
Consequence: 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.
Fix: Replace fuel line assembly.
For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V141000 »