1993 Ford F-250 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 1993 Ford F-250 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 130 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (42 reports).

6Recalls
130Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1993 Ford F-250 recalls

Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control

Recall 08V051Feb 4, 2008225,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 07V336Aug 3, 20073,600,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 00V424Dec 29, 2000275,000 vehicles affected

Parking Brake:Conventional

Recall 94V169001Sep 7, 1994835,791 vehicles affected

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Recall 94V018Jan 2, 1994370,000 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 93V125Aug 2, 19931,131,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 Ford F-250 problems

Problem areas named in the 130 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline42
Service Brakes, Hydraulic34
Engine And Engine Cooling32
Power Train20
Steering11
Vehicle Speed Control8
Electrical System8
Suspension7
Tires4
Equipment3

What owners report

2019-08-01, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-250. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL CAP SHRANK AND FUEL SPEWED FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER HE ATTEMPTED TO FUEL THE FRONT TANK FIRST. AS THE FUEL TRAVELED TO THE REAR TANK, IT SPEWED OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A FIRE HAZARD. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO FUTURE FORD OF ROSEVILLE (650 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, (888) 656-7577), BUT THE MECHANICS REFUSED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 250,000.
2012-09-06, Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER AND CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 8V051000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL) HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE SIMILAR DEFECT AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000. UPDATED 10/17/12*LJ THE CONSUMER
2011-10-04, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DEAN MUD TERRAIN RADIAL SXT TIRES, SIZE 285/75/16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE BLISTERS BETWEEN THE LUGS. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE HAD WIRES PROTRUDING, WHICH WAS CAUSING TREAD SEPARATION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 06T003000(TIRES:TREAD/BELT). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 234,242.
2010-02-05, Fuel System, Gasoline
THIS IS ABOUT A FUEL TANK DELIVERY AND AIR INDUCTION BULLETIN, CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW PROBLEM MY FORD F250 TRUCK IS HAVING. I HAVE NOTIFIED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY BOTH SAY THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. BUT I FOUND A NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 93V12500 DESCRIBING EXACTLY WHAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS. IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED AND IS EXPENSIVE, BUT I CAN'T GET ANY SATISFACTION FROM FORD, I'M HOPING YOU CAN HELP. *TR UPDATED 04/15/10.*JB
2009-10-16, Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 1993 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO 'SHIMMY" VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. AFTER 4 DAYS THE TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS HIGH; HOWEVER, HE SPECULATED THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE "SHIMMY" ON SEVERAK YEAR, MAKE, AND MODELS, OF THE F-SERIES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

1993 Ford F-250 questions

Does the 1993 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1993 Ford F-250: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Parking Brake:Conventional; Structure:Body:Bumpers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Ford F-250?

Based on 130 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (42), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (34), Engine And Engine Cooling (32).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Ford F-250 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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