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1993 Ford F-350 problems

The most common problem on the 1993 Ford F-350 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical F-350 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
101
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
94
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 1993 Ford F-350 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-350

Brake failure 12ABS 11Tire blowout 8

Recalls 6

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

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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

Failure of serpentine beltOpened March 31, 1995, closed May 28, 1996

An engineering analysis closing report is included.

EA95012

Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaksOpened January 25, 1994, closed April 29, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94004

Technical service bulletins for the 1993 Ford F-350 94

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

See all 94 bulletins for the 1993 Ford F-350

What 1993 Ford F-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 29, 2016 · Tires · 190,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford f-350 equipped with bct hi-run tires, size l235/85r16 (na). While driving approximately 65 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire treads were separating from the tires and the tires needed to be replaced. While at the independent mechanic, the other three tires blew out. The tires were not repaired. The tires were not original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 190,000 and the tire failure mileage was 4,000. The VIN and dot number were not provided.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 190,000 miles · IA

Had both of my steer tires blow out going down the high way right side I had a trailer on and the other I had just got on to the interstate. Put a hole in my floor on driverside and broke the brake line on the driverside as well. Passenger side just let loose with no warning. I still have all four tires and the tread. These were 235/85r16

Filed Mar 22, 2009 · Fuel system · 192,000 miles · CA · fire

My ford f350 crewcab caught on fire for no apparent reason. I am just now finding out that there is a recall on my vehicle because of spontaneous fires on my year and model. I spent almost $3000.00 on repairs and have been having ongoing problems with the engine quitting while driving. I would like to know if there is any remedy that I can obtain from ford. I have not been able to use this truck for over 2 years because of the engine quitting and then a no start situation. Vehicle will start after it cools down but will stop within a half hour.this is frustrating because this is my only vehicle and I have lost use of the truck and had to stop working because I am a construction contractor and needed it to work. I have had the truck to the dealer numerous times. After researching problems online I had only found out then about possible underhood fires on my vehicle. I also found out about other tsb and recall information of which I had not been notified.

Filed Feb 25, 2009 · Fuel system · 111,330 miles · NV

1993 ford f-350 with a 5.8 engine, I received this info. From alldata. I read on ford's web site that a safety recall generally never expires... Recall #'s 00s57 fuel pressure regulator replacement, # 00v424000 fuel pressure regulator malfunction, # 01l008000 fuel pump check valve defect., all three of these have the same symptoms, causes fuel from the rear tank to transfer to the front tank and cause fuel to run out of the fuel filler neck of the front tank and down the side of the truck onto the ground. I have owned the truck for 6 years and have never received any type of notice for this, one notice states that vehicle owners would be notified starting may 2001, ford sent me an email today stating that they would not repair this, I even sent them the recall #'s, I hope that you can offer me some help on this, as I really do not want my truck to catch fire with or without my family in it. Thank you *tr updated 03/06/09.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford f350. The contact stated that the parking brake system was ineffective. The parking brake does not hold the vehicle and causes it to roll freely. He took the vehicle to the dealer on two occasions and they replaced the brake cables twice at the cost of $300 each. When the failure resurfaced, the contact called the manufacturer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) and was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repairs. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 202,000.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Acceleration · TX · fire

We own a 1993 ford f350. It was parked in front of our house attached garage. It was not running. My husband went outside and walked between the truck and garage. He smelled smoke, looked toward the pickup and saw smoke coming out from under the hood. He quickly raised the hood and put the fire out. Our cruise control had not been working for some time. My husband purchased the switch from canton motors and replaced it. The cruise control worked again, for awhile. It has not caught on fire again, yet but I'm afraid we have another defective switch. Ford has a recall on 1993 pickups now for that problem but when I checked our VIN, it states there is no recall on it. I believe that ford should reimburse us for the switch we purchased and replace it. The first switch is possibly available. The current one is still on the pickup. I talked to ford customer service to resolve this problem but no help was offered and the lady was rather rude. I do not remember the date of the fire. The cruise control does not work now.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Tires · 86,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the interstate in normal road conditions, the left inner dually tire tread separated without warning. The contact managed to pull over without incident. Upon initial inspection, the carcass of the tire remained inflated, yet the tread was completely separated. There was damage to the fuel lines from the initial tire tread separation. There were no obvious road hazard or debris. The manufacturer was not alerted. The tire was a bridgestone lt 215/85/r16, load range e. Updated 03/30/07.

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Fuel system · 93,600 miles · MN

I was using my rear gas tank in my dual tank system. The fuel ,in addition to operating the vehicle, pumped into the half full front tank. When I went to fill the front tank at the filling station, the fuel forcibly spilled out of the front tank, spraying on me.

Filed Aug 22, 2005 · Tires · 116,374 miles · ID

Tire tread separation on low mileage tire. Tire model wild country apt lt235/85r-16. Mileage verified at 21,152mi. Vehical damage due to tire tread impacting auto and brake lines. No injuries. Tire was a rear tire, so we had to replace both tires.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Transmission · 48,365 miles · NE

Clutch slave cylinder too close to exhaust and over heats o-ring causing loss of brake fluid and loss of clutch. Less than 50,000 miles on truck and is used for towing 5th wheel rv some times in mountains it has went out two times now once about two years ago and just today, 08/17/2005. Heat insulator was in place both times.

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Questions about the 1993 Ford F-350

Is the 1993 Ford F-350 reliable?

Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 1993 Ford F-350, close to a typical F-350 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Ford F-350?

Brakes, with 28 complaints. Next is engine (21).

How many recalls does the 1993 Ford F-350 have?

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

Was there a recall on the 1993 Ford F-350 brakes?

Yes, 1 recall: 94V169001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-350 have bad brakes?

The Ford F-350 model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (78 complaints), 2000 (42 complaints) and 1995 (41 complaints).

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