1990 Ford Pickup problems
The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1948 model year. The F-Series is marketed as a range of full-sized pickup trucks positioned above the midsize Ranger but below the larger Super Duty in the Ford truck lineup. Alongside the F-150 (introduced in 1975), the F-Series also includes the Super Duty series (introduced in 1999), which includes the heavier-duty F-250 through F-450 pickups, F-450/F-550 chassis cabs, and F-600/F-650/F-750 Class 6–8 commercial trucks.
History
The F-Series was first introduced in 1948 as a replacement for a previous pickup model line based on car platforms.
The most popular version of the model line is the F-150 pickup truck, currently in its fourteenth generation (introduced for the 2021 model year). From 1953 to 1983, the entry-level F-Series pickup was the 1⁄2 ton F-100. Starting in 1984, the F-150 became the entry-level. The F-150 has a long-running high-performance off-road trim level introduced for 2010, the (SVT) Raptor currently consisting of three generations. Production of the F-150 SVT Raptor ended in 2014 and it was planned to be succeeded by a new F-150 Raptor, which is based on the thirteenth and fourteenth generation F-150.
The F-Series trucks have been developed into a wide range of design configurations. Alongside medium-duty trucks and "Big Job" conventional trucks (the forerunners of the Ford L-series), the model line has been marketed as a chassis-cab truck and a panel van (a predecessor of the Ford E-Series). The F-Series has served as the platform for various full-sized Ford SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Excursion. The F-Series has been marketed by its three North American brands: by Mercury as the M-Series (in Canada from 1948 to 1968), and by Lincoln in the 2000s, as the Blackwood and the later Mark LT (2010s for the latter in Mexico only).
Since 1977, the F-Series has remained the best-selling pickup truck line in the United States; it has been the best-selling vehicle overall since 1981. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in Canada for over fifty years. As of the 2018 model year, the F-Series generated $41 billion (~$49 billion in 2023) in annual revenue for Ford. By January 2022, the F-Series models have sold over 40 million units. Currently, Ford manufactures the F-Series in four facilities in the United States.
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Common 1990 Ford Pickup problems
The 1990 Ford F-150 pickup truck has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from its owners. One common issue is with the alternator belt, particularly in 1990 to 1994 model F-150s. The alternator belt can cause chirping or squealing noises due to an askew pulley for the air conditioner or the power-steering.
Another problem is with the automatic transmission, specifically with the TR/MLP sensor. If this sensor is faulty, the transmission can fall out of alignment, causing the engine to flare when shifting into fourth gear.
Ball joints are also a common problem in 1990-1996 Ford F-150s. These ball joints are particularly vulnerable to water exposure, leading to premature expiration and requiring replacement.
Hard starting is another issue in 1990-1996 model F-150s. Ford has attributed this issue to faulty harness wiring in the power control module, causing symptoms such as vehicular stalling, hesitation, and failure to start.
Lastly, suspension problems have been reported in 1991 to 1994 Ford trucks due to weak leaf springs along the front of the vehicle. To fix this issue, newer, stronger leaf springs are needed.
These common problems in the 1990 Ford F-150 pickup truck can lead to inconvenience and additional costs for its owners. Therefore, it is essential to be aware of these issues and address them promptly to ensure the vehicle's longevity and reliability.
1990 Ford Pickup car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Pickup problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Tires problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Steering problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1990 Ford Pickup vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1990 Ford Pickup complaints
The NHTSA has received 5 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1990 Ford Pickup.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: PE00 020, CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 45MPH HIGHWAY AND HEARD NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SHOULDERS OF ROAD, AND NOTICED THAT RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM RIM. FIRESTONE, LT, P23585R16M/F, DOT VDOR1W4. FIRESTONE WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-19
- VIN: 1FTEF14H8LN
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: PE00-020; TIRESIZE P23575R15 AND DOT # W2HL1PY408, NOT FROM THE VD PLANT, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON 1990, FORD PICKUP. ON 2 OF THE 4 TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED A RIPPLE OR INDENTATION IN THE SIDEWALL WITH ONLY 5000-6000 MILES WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO PULSATE.*AK TWO TIRES HAVE RIPPLE ON THE SIDE WALLS WHEN THE CUSTOMER INSPECTED THE TIRES AFETER HEARING THE PUBLICITY ON FIRESTONE DEFECTIVE TIRES. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
- VIN: 1FTEX15N9LK
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: PVC SYSTEM WAS FAULTY, CAUSING ABNORMAL TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE BUILDUP WHICH CAUSES EXCESSIVE STRESS ON THE PISTON ROD AND ROD BEARINGS. TIME CONSUMED CAUSES PISTON AND ROD BEARING FAILURES TO OCCUR. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS BECAUSE OF NO MFR. RECALL. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-22
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING GEAR BOX VERY LOOSE DUE TO STRIPPED BOLTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-22
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION SYSTEM RECALL WORK WAS FOUND TO HAVE NOT BEEN COMPLETED, DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM, PRIOR TO SALE OF VEHICLE.
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