Model year record

1993 Ford F-150

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 753 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V051000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
225,000
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-04
Owners notified
2008-02-18

Defect description

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING A WIRING HARNESS THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE VEHICLE CIRCUIT POLARITY.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V336000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,600,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-03
Owners notified
2007-08-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V424000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
275,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-29
Owners notified
2001-07-09

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH GASOLINE ENGINES AND DUAL FUEL TANKS. THE CARBON STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR IN THE FUEL SYSTEM CAN WEAR OUT DURING THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. IF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR MALFUNCTIONS, IT CAN CAUSE HIGH FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE, WHICH DAMAGES THE FUEL PUMP CHECK VALVE. THIS ALLOWS FUEL TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, POSSIBLY OVERFILLING THE NON-OPERATING TANK, RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (SEE PREVIOUS NHTSA RECALL 93V-125/FORD RECALL 93S68).

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V169001

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
835,791
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-07
Owners notified
1994-12-16

Defect description

THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.

Safety risk

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.

Manufacturer remedy

A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V018000

Structure: body: bumpers

Component
Structure: body: bumpers
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
370,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-01-02
Owners notified
1994-02-18

Defect description

THE U-CLIP STYLE NUTS THAT RETAIN THE FRONT BUMPERS TO THE FRONT BUMPER INNER ARMS CAN FRACTURE.

Safety risk

IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUR U-CLIP NUTS AND THE ASSOCIATED BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V125000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,131,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-10-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V089000

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)

Component
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,389
Reported to NHTSA
1993-05-17
Owners notified
1993-07-09

Defect description

THE TRANSFER CASES HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH THE WRONG ELECTRIC SHIFT MOTOR. THE TRANSFER CASES CAN SLIP OUT OF THE 4 X 4 HIGH GEAR POSITION DURING COASTING IN FORWARD GEARS OR WITH POWER APPLIED IN REVERSE GEAR.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL FREELY AS IF INNEUTRAL POSITION REGARDLESS OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR POSITION. THIS CANRESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE DEFECTIVE TRANSFER CASES WITH THE CORRECT VERSION.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly93133,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices87115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip35
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank3092,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2963,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline27148,000 mi
Vehicle speed control27144,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2687,066 mi
Tires: tread/belt2241,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system20136,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor15
Tires14
Electrical system: ignition: switch13
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11
Parking brake: conventional11
Power train: automatic transmission10159,380 mi
Electrical system: ignition9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads8
Suspension8
Unknown or other8186,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control8106,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap7180,000 mi
Electrical system698,126 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch6
Power train: clutch assembly6
Power train: manual transmission6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper6
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar6
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)5213,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner5
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system4
Power train4186,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint4
Structure: frame and members4225,000 mi
Suspension: front440,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3
Fuel system, other3
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly368,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Structure: body: bumpers3225,000 mi
Structure: body: door3
Suspension: rear3
Wheels3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control265,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging2
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Seats2
Service brakes, hydraulic2156,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2
Structure: body: tailgate2
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: lines and fittings270,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2
Air bags1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling1230,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank assembly1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1258,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting170,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
Interior lighting1
Parking brake1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1220,000 mi
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes1239,106 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1110,400 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket165,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has roughly the same number of 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.