Model year record

1990 Ford E150

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 15 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V146000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
350,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-04
Owners notified
1991-12-20

Defect description

THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.

Safety risk

THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V119000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
VAN CRAFT CORP
Vehicles affected
30
Reported to NHTSA
1991-07-03
Owners notified
1991-11-20

Defect description

SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES DID NOT MEET LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210; BELT ANCHORAGE BAR PULLED THROUGH THE FLOOR OF VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO LOADS OF FMVSS 210 TEST.

Safety risk

SEAT OCCUPANTS WOULD NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THEEVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT AND WOULD BE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISKOF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

SECURE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE BAR TO VEHICLE FRAME FOR ADDED STRENGTH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V101000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
111,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-06-01
Owners notified
1990-07-17

Defect description

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline250,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices2165,987 mi
Vehicle speed control2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Tires: tread/belt1

The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.