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1990 Ford F-150 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1990 Ford F-150. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1990 Ford F-150 recalls, newest first

April 25, 1996NHTSA 96V0710007,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 2, 1993NHTSA 93V1250001,131,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

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.
Remedy
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 1990NHTSA 90V101000111,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

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.
Remedy
Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 275 complaints about the 1990 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
32
Injuries reported
11
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system145
  2. Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices48
  3. Gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly34
  4. Service brakes19
  5. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch17

Other Ford F-150 years

Other 1990 Ford models

Most recalled 1990 vehicles

  1. 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 (13 recalls)
  2. 1990 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  3. 1990 Thomas School Bus (12 recalls)
  4. 1990 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  5. 1990 Honda Civic (10 recalls)
All of 1990’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1990 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1990 Ford F-150 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 Ford F-150?
275 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.