1990 Ford F250 service brakes, hydraulic problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1990 Ford F250 — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt nhtsa recall 92v026000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. My brakes failed. The dealer has not looked at the vehicle because they would charge the consumer for the repairs. Contacted ford, they gave the run around. There was no warning before the brakes…”
filed Aug 15, 2005
“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
Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc
985A38 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
985A29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
985A13 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 F250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 F250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 F250 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 F250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F250 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 F250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 F250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 F250 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 F250 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 F250 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 F250 | 34 | 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.