1990 Ford F-150: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 274 complaints about the 1990 Ford F-150 describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2025
1
2024
4
2023
6
2022
27
2021
40
2020
30
2019
91
2018
112
2017
49
2016
101
2015
60
2014
42
2013
157
2012
100
2011
85
2010
82
2009
27
2008
15
2007
30
2006
36
2005
65
2004
39
2003
4
2002
15
2001
13
2000
14
1999
11
1998
14
1997
32
1996
3
1995
4
1994
8
1993
8
1992
13
1991
3
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · CO

Unknown component(s) failure causes vehicle to stall at speed that vary, fuel supply is sufficient and battery good, no indication that stall is imminent. Varying time lapses allow restart and normal driving. Ammeter and temp gauges normal. Re-start may occur immediately or several hours. Online search reveal this to be common with F150 1990-1995. I drive Colorado state highways that often have no shoulder to stop on and 60 mph limit is rarely observed by speeding motorists along with following too closely or too fast for conditions which has caused great concern for safety with stalled vehicle in traffic lane. Nighttime hazards with deer, elk and no street or road lighting does not slow traffic in general. Slept in vehicle after incident last Saturday night barely off the road, tried re-starts often twice started then stalled and manually pushed truck back to shoulder that had space. Nearest populated area approx 40 miles.

Filed Apr 17, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · KY

Vehicle was stalling at 45 MPH, not able to start again until vehicle had cooled down, 35-45 minutes. Then, vehicle would run for 20-25 minutes and stall again. Dealer replaced ignition module and coil.*ak

Filed Apr 24, 1996 · Electrical · MI

Ignition shorts, causing burning smell as well as engine stalling/accessories to fail.

Filed Aug 24, 1995 · Electrical · CA

Computer control module, causing the vehicle idle down and stall when coming to a stop. Tt

Filed Mar 13, 1995 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Engine stalled 2 times.

Service bulletins that may apply

May 3, 1999 Service bulletinFord motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
Mar 30, 1998 Service bulletinInformation on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
Feb 17, 1997 Service bulletinAccessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9L engine
Apr 1, 1995 Service bulletinKnocking noise on initial start-up
Apr 1, 1995 Service bulletinUnknown
Mar 1, 1995 Service bulletinRevised oil pan gasket

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1990 Ford F-150 stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1990 Ford F-150?

5 of 274 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford F-150 (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2013.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford F-150?

There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1990 Ford F-150

Fuel pump 30 Fuel leak 28 Fire or smoke 18 Fuel smell 6 ABS 5 Tire blowout 5

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