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1993 Ford F-150 problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Ford F-150 is fuel and propulsion system, typically around 135,600 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical F-150 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
585
Recalls
7
Service bulletins
73
Worst area
Fuel system
Fuel economy
12-15mpg

The worst 1993 Ford F-150 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford F-150

Fuel leak 48Fuel pump 48ABS 21Tire blowout 20Brake failure 18Fire or smoke 18Adaptive cruise 13Stalling 8Fuel smell 6Wipers 6Slipping 5

Recalls 7

Vehicle speed control: cruise controlReported February 4, 2008 · 225,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 08V051000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported August 3, 2007 · 3,600,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk
This could result in an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.

Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported December 29, 2000 · 275,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle. If the fuel pressure regulator malfunctions, it can cause high fuel system pressure, which damages the fuel pump check valve. This allows fuel to be transferred from one tank to the other, possibly overfilling the non-operating tank, resulting in fuel overflow past the filler cap.
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. (see previous the federal safety agency recall 93v‑125/ford recall 93s68).

Recall number 00V424000 · Recall details

Parking brake: conventionalReported September 7, 1994 · 835,791 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Risk
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.
Remedy
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.

Recall number 94V169001 · Recall details

Structure: body: bumpersReported January 2, 1994 · 370,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The u-clip style nuts that retain the front bumpers to the front bumper inner arms can fracture.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Inspection and replacement of the four u-clip nuts and the associated bolts.

Recall number 94V018000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported August 2, 1993 · 1,131,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.
Risk
Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Remedy
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

Recall number 93V125000 · Recall details

Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)Reported May 17, 1993 · 1,389 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The transfer cases have been built with the wrong electric shift motor. The transfer cases can slip out of the 4 x 4 high gear position during coasting in forward gears or with power applied in reverse gear.
Risk
If this occurs, the vehicle can roll freely as if inneutral position regardless of the transmission gear selector position. This canresult in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace defective transfer cases with the correct version.

Recall number 93V089000 · Recall details

See all 7 recalls for the 1993 Ford F-150

Defect investigations

Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakageOpened November 4, 1999, closed December 6, 2001

On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.the remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to repair the supply side fuel cross flow problem (recall 93v‑125).odi opened rq98-008 on may 29, 1998 because of the large number of alleged remedy failures and reports of fuel cross flow on vehicles outside of the recall population.based onthe information received from ford on august 11, september 30, and december 15, 1998, and the increasing trend of remedy failures and out of scope crossflow reports, odi opened ea99-032 on november 4, 1999.the attached engineering analysis closing report fully describes the results of this investigation and reason for closing.the subject vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to malfunctions in the fuel system.when fuel is pumped or returned to the non-operating tank (cross flow), the capacity of the non-operating tank can be exceeded, causing fuel to overflow past the filler cap, creating a fire potential.

EA99032

Ford f-series dual fuel tank leakageOpened May 29, 1998, closed November 4, 1999

These vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.from the information gathered to date, it appears that there can be multiple causes and/or a combination of causes for fuel cross flow and that the recall remedy may be inadequate.further investigation is needed.this investigation is upgraded to ea99-032.click on document search button for additional information.

RQ98008

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford F-150 73

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 73 bulletins for the 1993 Ford F-150

1993 Ford F-150 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.9L 6‑cylRWD14-1517-1815
5.0L 8‑cylRWD13-1415-1814-15
4.9L 6‑cyl4WD13-1416-1714-15
5.0L 8‑cyl4WD1215-1713-14
5.8L 8‑cylRWD111613
5.8L 8‑cyl4WD111512

What 1993 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 10, 2024 · Acceleration, Brakes · 156,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while replacing the brake master cylinder, the contact noticed that there was brake fluid leaking onto a connector. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and contacted the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 24, 2024 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 360,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 00V424000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 05V017000 (Vehicle Speed Control); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while inspecting the fuel tanks, he noticed that fuel had transferred from one tank to the other, nearly causing the tank to overfill. The local dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the recalls because the VIN was not included; however, the VIN tool indicated that the VIN was included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recalls due to the manufactured date of the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 360,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 29, 2024 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · ND

The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving downhill in 4WD, and letting off the accelerator pedal, the transmission unintendedly shifted into neutral. The contact pulled over and placed the vehicle in park(P) before shifting into to drive(D) for the vehicle to operate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 93V089000 (Power Train) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Aug 30, 2023 · Fuel system · AZ

To whom it may concern. I have a 1993 Ford F-150 pickup truck. I have recently experienced the problem with the fuel system described in the federal safety agency Campaign ID Number 93V125000, the federal safety agency Action Number EA93001. This defect in the fuel pump causes the fuel drawn from the front tank to be returned to the rear tank. In short time the rear tank capacity can be exceeded causing fuel to spill from filler neck into the environment. Not only is this an environmental issue, it is a major safety issue as the fuel could ignite causing a fire that could easily result in severe injury or death. I have contacted Sanderson Ford in Phoenix asking that they repair this problem under the conditions of the recall and they are refusing to do so. I am asking that the federal safety agency instruct Ford to repair this problem as described in the recall. Again, this problem causes raw fuel to spill from the tank into the environment causing both and environmental issue along with a major safety issue. The fuel could easily catch fire resulting in severe injury or death.

Filed Apr 27, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · KY

The recall 00S57 was not done. This was my husbands vehicle and he has since passed away and when I went to get renewal plates for Kentucky since I have moved I saw the recalls and called Ford dealer. They can fix the 05S28 speed control system modification recall which I have scheduled, however they advised parts for repair are no longer available from Ford. I have not had an issue as yet, however since the recall is engine and gas related which could cause a fire, I would like to get the vehicle fixed. Please advise. Thank you

Filed Sep 27, 2021 · Transmission · 186,000 miles · CA

Regarding Ford Safety Recall 93S65 4X4 Transfer Case comes out of gear while in 4X4 High and will roll away, pops out of gear while in reverse, shift indication lights fail to report proper placement of the transfer-case, at start up the Vehicle shifts on its own, Shift from 2H to 4H results in Chatter, the Vehicle is currently stuck in 4L. I found a recall publication (TSB 92-01-08 (Excerpt) Touch-Drive ESOF Operation) that is specifically related to this problem Safety Recall 93S65. Affected Vehicles: 1993 Model F- Series and Bronco 4x4 Vehicles. I went to DCH Ford in thousand Oaks for direction, I spoke with [XXX] (Service Director) [XXX], [XXX] regarding this recall. Ford and NTSB do not show this Recall. Ford must address this safety recall first. Please advise INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Jul 25, 2021 · Fuel system · TX

Started hearing fuel pump stay engaged after turning engine off and could smell fuel during these times. Fueled up rear tank next morning and when I arrived at work and got out with truck still running there was gasoline pouring out from the front gas tank spiller neck at an alarming rate. When I selected the front tank it stopped flowing. Next day while in traffic at light When I engaged the gas pedal and fished tailed due to a puddle off gasoline dumping from truck onto rd. In front of rear tires. Started having poor acceleration and seemed as if truck wasn’t getting enough fuel or lacked power. Still has open recall so I brought it to Ford dealership explain the issue and also that cross fuel flow in those year trucks has a recall for same issue. Trucks been there 2 weeks and I’m being told it’s to be $2700 to replace both fuels pumps and shuttle valves. I showed them video of gas pouring from the truck and showed them fords recall and remedy for issue. They said they will not fix this problem in truck and I must cover cost. This after knowing of recall and seeing a video of fuel spillage will not cover cost. This is unsafe I feel as any source of ignition may cause a fire from immediate gas spillages. Ford said they would over do repair if 12 years from start of warranty date of truck or Under 150k . Truck is under that mileage . But refuse to make repair under prior recall even though this is extremely dangerous situation to be driving truck. Trucks still in shop and I’m awaiting for a response from Ford corporate as I contacted them to explain issue in hopes they would honor repair as I feel it necessary for the safety of myself, family, and those others whom may be hurt in the event an accident occurs.

Filed May 10, 2021 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · TX

I just got this truck used and realized it has dual gas tanks but only the rear gas tank works. I put gas in both tanks not knowing that I realized after that the front tank doesn't work... The next morning I noticed gas spilling out from under the truck because some of the gas from the rear tank is going into the front 1 and making it overflow.

Filed Apr 26, 2020 · Fuel system · 113,000 miles · AZ

Fuel is spewing from the gas tank /cap where you fill it. When the truck is parked the gas cap hisses like it is pressurized. Gas immediately starts pouring out of the gas cap and even spews out. I've taken special care not to overfill either tank. I am concerned this truck is not safe to drive. This occurs shortly after driving, it starts, sputters and then stops.

Filed Jan 3, 2018 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · NC

The federal safety agency recall number: 00v424000 - fuel pressure regulator issues - truck loses power due to lack of fuel and now it is transferring fuel between tanks while driving. I took truck to local dealership in august 2017 when I discovered the recall and was told that the truck is part of the recall but that the part is on back order from ford. It is now january 2018 and still no part. I have replaced both fuel tanks and fuel pumps when I first bought the truck along with having the engine rebuilt. The truck is unsafe to drive due to these issues but I am at loss of what to due at this point since ford is not providing the parts. I feel that the fuel check valves should be replaced by ford since I have already replaced them myself. I discovered the recall on my own in august 2017. I purchased the truck early in 2014 for my son as a high school graduation present and to drive to college. He is now a senior in college and has not been able to drive it to college due to these issues. Ford recall: 00s57

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Questions about the 1993 Ford F-150

Is the 1993 Ford F-150 reliable?

Owners have filed 585 complaints about the 1993 Ford F-150, fewer than a typical F-150 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford F-150?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 287 complaints, typically around 135,600 miles. Next is brakes (90).

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford F-150 have?

7 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake.

Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford F-150 fuel system?

Yes, 2 recalls: 00V424000, 93V125000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-150 have the most fuel system problems?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1993 (287 complaints), 1997 (246 complaints) and 1992 (245 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1993 Ford F-150 get?

Official estimates for the 1993 Ford F-150 range from 12 to 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 17-18 highway.

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