1993 Ford F-250 problems
Owners have filed 183 complaints about the 1993 Ford F-250 with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 23% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 18.6%.
Complaints183
Crashes6
Fires4
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 23.0% · 42
Service brakes, hydraulic 18.6% · 34
Engine and engine cooling 17.5% · 32
Power train 10.9% · 20
Steering 6.0% · 11
Electrical system 4.4% · 8
Vehicle speed control 4.4% · 8
Suspension 3.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Ford F-250 in this data, 1993 sits 15th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 152,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Consumer was fueling truck with gas when it suddenly shot back out of tank and went all over him; arms , stomach, etc. Reported this to gas station where he was filling his tank at the time. *Ak recall 93v125, however consumer's vehicle is not included, consumer was injured by the gasoline burns. *Slc Fuel system, gasoline
A portion of unused fuel from one tank is being returned to the second tank, causing fuel leakage. A recall has been issued on the make and model. However this vehicle was not included. Owner has contacted the manufacturer. *Ak recall number is 93s68. *Slc Fuel system, gasoline
Consumer received recall campaign number 00v424000. Dealership informed consumer that if his vehicle has not experienced the problem defined by recall, they will perform no service on that vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments. Fuel system, gasoline
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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