1990 Ford E150 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1990 Ford E150, and owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1990 Ford E150
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Selector devices (fuel system)
The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
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Anchorage (seat belts)
Safety belt anchorages did not meet load requirements of FMVSS 210; belt anchorage bar pulled through the floor of vehicle when subjected to loads of FMVSS 210 test.
Remedy: Secure safety belt anchorage bar to vehicle frame for added strength.
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Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)
Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Remedy: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1990 Ford E150 have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 112,996 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Gas spewing from gas cap input area during periods of warm weather. Gas continues to spew regardless of amount of gas in either tank. High potential for fire and loss of life. Ford knows of this probl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 21, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
“There is a fuel leak that began a while back but only when both tanks were full. Now the leak is substantial and seems to occur even when less than full....but not at all when about half full. I am no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2009 · Fuel system, gasoline
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1990 Ford E150 Club Wagon. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 10–12 / 14–16 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.9/5/5.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Ford E150 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford E150 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Ford E150 | 1 | 2 |
| 1978 Ford E150 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 Ford E150 | 5 | 0 |
| 1980 Ford E150 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Ford E150 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Ford E150 | 2 | 3 |
| 1983 Ford E150 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Ford E150 | 2 | 3 |
| 1985 Ford E150 | 0 | 3 |
| 1986 Ford E150 | 0 | 9 |
| 1987 Ford E150 | 0 | 17 |
| 1988 Ford E150 | 0 | 14 |
| 1989 Ford E150 | 2 | 30 |
| 1990 Ford E150 | 3 | 15 |
| 1997 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Ford E150 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford E150 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1990 Ford E150
How do I know if my 1990 Ford E150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1990 Ford E150; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 90V101000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.