Rear axle spindle seals leak causing grease to contaminate rear brake pads and causing lock up of rear wheels and loss of control. Paid for upgrade from ford garage which failed to resolve the problem. Ford garage told me that problem cannot be fixed. I have talked to several other owners of ford trucks with same rear end as mine and they are having the same problem as I am. This is a safety issue that should be addressed by ford motor company as these vehicles are on the road waiting for an accident to happen. As it is I have been replacing seals and brake pads every 15,000 miles to avoid a wreck at a cost of 300.00 dollars a repair.
1990 Ford F-250 transmission problems
11 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal5
- Manual transmission3
- Automatic transmission2
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-250 transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
- Risk
- When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
Recall number 90V101000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Transmission fluid fires
There is no summary currently available
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What 1990 Ford F-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission failure.
Equipped with towing package axle seal failed, and leaked oil onto brake line ,causing failure of brakes. 2. Light switch shorted out, burning all wires, and causing fire hazard.
Truck vibrating at low speed. Transmission had to be replaced. This is the second time the transmission had to be replaced. I need to know what kind of warranty rights I have, because I feel that I should not have to keep replacing the tramission. Please let me know what you find out. Thanks.
Torque converter locked up, causing transmission failure.
The rear axle seals allow the lubricant to leak onto the brakes and the rear brakes does not work properly. The seals were replaced (4) times within 70,000 miles in a (5) year period.
Both rear axle seals replaced due to improper braking while driving down mountainous road within 20 MPH. Not sure if truck is equipped w/rear ABS brakes.
Transmission problems.
Transmission failed. (attorney for client) (fourth vehicle on 503128, 601417, 601418, 601420, 601421)
The rear axle seal has leak fluid under the anti-lock brakes. The dealer said it's the design of the brakes. Tt
Questions about the 1990 Ford F-250 transmission
Does the 1990 Ford F-250 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the transmission of the 1990 Ford F-250, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Ford F-250 transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Ford F-250 transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 90V101000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-250 have bad transmission?
The Ford F-250 model years with the most transmission complaints are 1999 (61 complaints), 1995 (36 complaints) and 1997 (34 complaints).
Other 1990 Ford F-250 problems
Fuel system 40Brakes 28Electrical 14Engine 10Tires 6Acceleration 3Body 3Steering 3Suspension 2Visibility 2Lights 1Seat belts 1
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