Ford F Series (light) 1990
Model F Series (light) made in 1990 by Ford got 16 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1990
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 95310 | 02/01/1995 | 39222 | New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| BC3131950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39190 | Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 95212 | 01/01/1995 | 39125 | Vehicles may exhibit a shift concern. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
| 942415 | 11/01/1994 | 37765 | Upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| 942318 | 11/01/1994 | 37741 | Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| 9519 | 01/01/1995 | 39130 | Noise/vibration when driving in 4x2 mode with hubs locked. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 95322 | 02/01/1995 | 39230 | Revised clutch and transmission. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
| 962528 | 12/02/1996 | 50984 | Brakes - air compressor/air pump support bracket broken - vehicles with 7.0l engine - engine - 7.0l - accessory drive belt roll - noise - rattle - air brake compressor/air pump support bracket cracked- vehicles with 7.0l engine. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 942411 | 11/01/1994 | 37762 | Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 94258 | 12/01/1994 | 38058 | Replacement of bendix steering gear with new ross steering gear. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Serpentine fan belt makes noise when weather is damp or cold. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/16/1996 | 6 | ||
| All 1990-1996 150/250 series ford pickups headlights aimed too high, blinding approaching drivers. *dsh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/18/1995 | 8 | ||
| Dual fuel pumps failed after recall work performed, causing gasoline to pump from rear tank to front tank then leak out onto ground. (f150) *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 01/01/1990 | 1 | ||
| Recall repairs refused due to being out of warranty (93s68). *tw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/26/1994 | 6 | ||
| Problems getting recall work performed by dealer due to replacement dual fuel tank unavailability. *skd | |||
| 11/04/1994 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank delivery module recall work not performed due to part unavailability by dealer (93v-125). *skd | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 12/14/1994 | 1 | ||
| Emergency parking brake locks, preventing brake drums from releasing, causing brake to overheat. (f350) *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission problems. (f150) *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/01/2002 | 60000 | ||
| Steel brake lines rusted through causing braking system failure. spare tire retainer rusted through causing spare tire to fall from under vehicle | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed 2 times. *sd | |||
| 01/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. (f350) (original document on 478141) *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors warped three times, causing brake failures. (f250) *skd | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 1 | ||
| Alignment problems. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rough idling. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | |||
| 12/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Hubs replaced. | |||