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1993 Ford F-250 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly — runs 3.6× the fleet median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.
130Complaints
9Recalls
5Crashes
4Fires
4Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (14.6% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 1401 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly19 · 14.6%RecalledRecall 00V424000 · Recall 01I008000 · Recall 93V125000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys16 · 12.3%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip13 · 10%Investigation closedEA93020 → recall 94V169001 · EA93020 → recall 94V169002
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices11 · 8.5%RecalledRecall 00V424000 · Recall 01I008000 · Recall 93V125000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine7 · 5.4%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor5 · 3.8%Investigation closedEA93020 → recall 94V169001 · EA93020 → recall 94V169002

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY19 · 14.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS16 · 12.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP13 · 10%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES11 · 8.5%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE7 · 5.4%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR5 · 3.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4 · 3.1%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4 · 3.1%
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY4 · 3.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH4 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 130 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 9 campaigns

Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control

NHTSA campaign 08V051000 · 2008 · reported 02/04/2008

AS A RESULT, THE FUSE IS LOCATED IN THE OUTPUT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN IN THE INTENDED INPUT POWER FEED CIRCUIT, AND MAY NOT OFFER THE INTENDED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 06E049000 · 2006 · reported 05/24/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 07V336000 · 2007 · reported 08/03/2007

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:tread/belt

NHTSA campaign 01X001000 · 2001 · reported 05/22/2001

SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 00V424000 · 2000 · reported 12/29/2000

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 01I008000 · 2001 · reported 07/19/2001

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE CAPACITY OF THE RECEIVING TANK MAY BE EXCEEDED AND FUEL MAY OVERFLOW FROM THE FILLER CAP. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:bumpers

NHTSA campaign 94V018000 · 1994 · reported 01/02/1994

IF ONE OF THE U-CLIP NUTS FRACTURES, THE BUMPER WILL LOOSEN AND RATTLE CAUSING FRACTURE OF THE REMAINING U-CLIP NUTS, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE BUMPER FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THE BUMPER WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN, A VEHICLE COLLISION COULD RESULT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 93V125000 · 1993 · reported 08/02/1993

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Parking Brake:conventional

NHTSA campaign 94V169001 · 1994 · reported 09/07/1994

WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“CONSUMER STATES THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND EMISSIONS FILTER WERE REPLACED.”NHTSA complaint 566728 — filed 07/24/2002 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK HAD A HOLE IN THE FLOAT AND THE GAUAGE CEASED TO WORK, THE CONSUMER HAD IT FIXED AND SOLD THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 562421 — filed 08/06/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK HAD A HOLE IN THE FLOAT AND THE GAUAGE CEASED TO WORK, THE CONSUMER HAD IT FIXED AND SOLD THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 562421 — filed 08/06/2001 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues are the most-reported category, cited in 19 of 130 NHTSA complaints (14.6%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys (16), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (13), fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1993 Ford F-250 have?

130 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1993 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes — 9 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V051000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 Ford F-250's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.