1990 Ford F250 power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1990 Ford F250 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear axle spindle seals leak causing grease to contaminate rear brake pads and causing lock up of rear wheels and loss of control. Paid for upgrade from ford garage which failed to resolve the problem. Ford garage told me that problem cannot be fixed. I have talked to several other owners of ford…”
filed Apr 24, 2001
“Equipped with towing package axle seal failed, and leaked oil onto brake line ,causing failure of brakes. 2. Light switch shorted out, burning all wires, and causing fire hazard.*ak”
filed Oct 27, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
98168 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2000Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition. *ak
98167 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2000
Power Train problems in other F250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F250 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 F250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F250 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 F250 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 F250 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 F250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 F250 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 F250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F250 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 F250 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 F250 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 F250 | 12 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Ford F250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.