1990 Ford F-250 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 46 complaints for the 1990 Ford F-250, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 125,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 125,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle has a problem with the fuel line. While driving to the store, without prior warning, the vehicle caught on fire due to the metallic fuel line.
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford f250. While driving 45 MPH, the fuel pump failed. The contact smelled gas and noticed a gas leak. He bought a new fuel pump and replaced the bodies; however, the failure recurred. The rear fuel tank shut down and the front tank did not register on the fuel gauge. The contact purchased and installed new fuel lines, but the failure recurred. He bought new fuel lines again, but the failure continued.
Other problems reported for the 1990 Ford F-250
- Brakes 29 complaints