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1990 Ford F-250 electrical problems

14 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
13%
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Ignition
    6
  • Wiring
    3
  • Ignition: switch
    3
  • Wiring: front underhood
    1
  • Ignition: module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-250 electrical problems in other years

199019952000200520102014

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Ford F-250 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 7

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported April 25, 1996 · 7,900,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Risk
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Alternator belt failureOpened June 4, 1993, closed July 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

EA93014

What 1990 Ford F-250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Electrical · 115,500 miles · CT · fire

Fire broke out in the dashboard.there was a recall regarding the ignition, however consumer was informed vehicle was not included due to the vehicle identification number.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Electrical · MO

Truck died on busy interstate at 65mph. After 30 minutes of cool down time. Truck restarted and made it to auto store. Replaced ignition module. Okay now.

Filed Sep 20, 2001 · Electrical · TN

While driving normal speed truck stalled ,causing steering, braking and several things to stop, nearly causing a serious accident.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Electrical · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Electrical · NY

Continuing stalling of the engine since shortly after I purchased the vehicle. The truck had only 27000 miles on it when I purchased it. I thought it needed a tune up. However, a complete tune up which I had at approximately 50,000 miles did not fix the occasional stalling. I was told after a diagnostic systems check that it was the egr valve and I had that replaced. It did not solve the problem. Now, with the heat of the summer the problem is getting worse with it stalling whenever I slow down for curves, highway exits, etc. When I have asked a local ford dealer parts person about the stalling problem they have still pointed to the egr valve. But after hearing yesterday's news report about the tfi module and comparing my stalling problems to what I have learned, I would say that it is the tfi module. This stalling could definitely cause an accident. To replace the module the dealer cost would be $99.87 for the part, plus labor. I realize that after 3 years of owning this vehicle I now have 82,000 miles on it but this has been an on going problem and it is not safe. If ford has known about this for this long of a time it should repair this problem or repay me for having it fixed.

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Electrical · VT · fire

While driving smoke came from the wheel well and hood then a fire started. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.

Filed May 7, 1999 · Electrical · ME · fire

Vehicle was parked inside the garage and it caught on fire due a short in electrical wiring system. Fire department had to come out and put out the fire.

Filed Dec 22, 1998 · Electrical · MO · fire

After driving the vehicle, parked and turned off ignition, smelled smoke, checked underhood and alternator burst into flames. Put out two times. Called ford and got no satisfaction. Owner found wires from wiring harness that were plugged into alternator, minor damage, owner remedied problem at his expense. *ak

Filed Jun 4, 1998 · Electrical · GA

Recall 96v071000. Ignition; the dealer kept the vehicle forseveral days. Also, kept the recall notice , and did not complete or remedy the problem of the recall. When the truck is returned, hard to obtain appointments for service.

Filed May 28, 1997 · Electrical · NM · fire

Ignition switch fire.

Questions about the 1990 Ford F-250 electrical

Does the 1990 Ford F-250 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the electrical of the 1990 Ford F-250, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1990 Ford F-250 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford F-250 electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 96V071000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-250 have the most electrical problems?

The Ford F-250 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (36 complaints), 1999 (25 complaints) and 2000 (24 complaints).

Other 1990 Ford F-250 problems

Fuel system 40Brakes 28Transmission 11Engine 10Tires 6Acceleration 3Body 3Steering 3Suspension 2Visibility 2Lights 1Seat belts 1

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