1990 Ford F-150 electrical system problems
44 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1990 Ford F-150, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 14% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 23
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 23 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle driven approximately 10 miles and parked at which time smoke was observed from engine compartment. When hood was opened, alternator and associated wiring burst into flames. Operator sustained minor burns on hand.*aki
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.
Other problems reported for the 1990 Ford F-150
- Fuel system 151 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Tires 23 complaints
- Brakes 19 complaints