Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford f-250. While the contact was fueling the vehicle, the fuel cap shrank and fuel spewed from the fuel tank. The failure occurred whenever he attempted to fuel the front tank first. As the fuel traveled to the rear tank, it spewed out. The contact stated that the failure was a fire hazard. The contact drove the vehicle to future ford of roseville (650 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, (888) 656-7577), but the mechanics refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 250,000.
The worst 1993 Ford F-250 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system37
- Engine28
- Brakes25
- Transmission17
- Steering10
- Acceleration8
- Electrical7
- Suspension7
- Tires4
- Seat belts2
- Wheels2
- Body1
- Lights1
- Seats1
- Visibility1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Ford F-250
Recalls 6
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
- 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 control
- 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 assembly
- 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: conventional
- 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: bumpers
- 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 assembly
- 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
See all 6 recalls for the 1993 Ford F-250
Defect investigations
Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
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
Failure of serpentine belt
An engineering analysis closing report is included.
EA95012
Parking brake failure
There is no summary currently available
EA93020
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford F-250 88
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- TRANSMISSION-E40D-NO 2-3 upshift
- Transmission- E40D/4R100-1989-99-MAIN controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart
- Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may...
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
1993 Ford F-250 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 17-18 | 15 |
| 5.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 13-14 | 15-18 | 14-15 |
| 5.8L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 12 |
What 1993 Ford F-250 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, he noticed that the speedometer and cruise control failed to operate. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning light remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 8v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) however the VIN was not included. The contact experienced the similar defect as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. Updated 10/17/12*lj the consumer VIN was not included in the recall. Updated 10/18/12
Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford f-250 equipped with cooper dean mud terrain radial sxt tires, size 285/75/16. The contact stated that there were blisters between the lugs. The front passenger tire had wires protruding, which was causing tread separation. The manufacturer advised the contact that the tires were not included in the federal safety agency recall number: 06t003000(tires:tread/belt). The current and failure mileages were 234,242.
This is about a fuel tank delivery and air induction bulletin, cross tank fuel flow problem my ford f250 truck is having. I have notified my local dealership and ford customer service, they both say there is no recall for this vehicle. But I found a the federal safety agency campaign # 93v12500 describing exactly what has been happening for the last 6 months. It needs to be fixed and is expensive, but I can't get any satisfaction from ford, I'm hoping you can help. *tr updated 04/15/10.
Tl*the contact owns 1993 ford f-250. While driving 60 MPH the vehicle started to 'shimmy" violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. After 4 days the technician concluded that the tire pressure was high; however, he speculated that the tires were not the cause of the failure. There are numerous complaints regarding the "shimmy" on severak year, make, and models, of the f-series. The current and failure mileage was 61,000.
Tire went flat for no reason only had 2000 miles on them now they say they don't make them anymore so I cant get one to match can not drive ford f 250 till I find one. Tire was a dayton a baja a/t widetrack 33/1250/16.5
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford f250. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair regarding the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The dealer disconnected the cruise control on october 17, 2007 and informed the contact that the replacement part was not yet available. There had been no failure to date. The recall number and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage was 180,000.
Ford motor company is being non-responsive to a recall notice (08s01) that they have sent out. Their representative dealers are not being supplied parts to make the repair and ford motor company refuses to say when the part will be made available.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford f250. The contact received a safety recall notice in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The cruise control was disconnected at that time. He called them again in march of 2008 and was informed that the part was still unavailable. He was recently informed that the part would be available in june of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 77,000. Update 04-02-08
The federal safety agency recall campaign 01i008000 concerning fuel cross flow. After having recall repairs performed the problem recurred. Vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
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Questions about the 1993 Ford F-250
Is the 1993 Ford F-250 reliable?
Owners have filed 129 complaints about the 1993 Ford F-250, fewer than a typical F-250 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford F-250?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 37 complaints. Next is engine (28).
How many recalls does the 1993 Ford F-250 have?
6 recalls, covering vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford F-250 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-250 have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford F-250 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1999 (41 complaints), 1990 (40 complaints) and 1993 (37 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1993 Ford F-250 get?
Official estimates for the 1993 Ford F-250 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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