1990-1996 Ford F-150/250 Pickup: Recall History

Updated: 11/23/08

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1996 Ford F-150/250 Pickup
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1990-1996 Ford F-150/250 Pickup

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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1990-1996 Ford F-150/250 Pickup directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.

NHTSA Recall History

1990 4x2 w/one-piece driveshaft and E40D transmission: Under certain conditions, snap ring may fracture and park gear would not engage.
1990 w/dual fuel tanks: Supply and return fuel lines may be crossed on some trucks.
1990-91 F-250/350 w/7.3/.5 liter engine, and 4x4 w/5.8-liter: Brake fluid may overheat, diminishing braking effectiveness.
1990-91: Ignition switch could short-circuit and overheat, causing smoke and possible fire.
1990-93 w/dual fuel tanks: Portion of unused fuel from one tank may be returned to the second, causing spillage.
1992 F-250/350 diesel: Sound insulation can contact exhaust manifold.
1992: Door latch may malfunction in below-freezing temperatures.
1992-94 w/manual shift: Parking-brake pawl can slip; brake might not hold.
1993 F-150 w/Touch Drive: Transfer case can slip out of 4x4 high gear during coasting or with power applied in reverse.
1993 F-150/250/350/450 w/speed control system: The speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. This could result in an underhood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness.
1993 w/dual fuel tanks: Fuel-pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle, causing high-fuel system pressure.
1994 F-150/250: Airbag and its warning light might not function; or, airbag might deploy when passenger door is slammed while key is turned to start position.
1994-95 Super Cab w/40/20/40 power driver's seat: Wiring harness for power lumbar support could overheat, leading to melting, smoke, or possible ignition of surrounding materials.
1994-96: Cruise-control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
1996 F-250: Certification label shows incorrect rear-tire-inflation pressure.
1996 F-250/F-350/Super Duty: Undersized fasteners on a few trucks can separate, causing fuel-tank strap to become disconnected.
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