1990 Ford E-150 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford E-150. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 91V146000Sep 4, 1991350,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
  Covers: Ford E-150 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, Econoline 1989–1991 +4 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

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• 91V119000Jul 3, 199130 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford E-150 1990

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: Seat occupants would not have adequate protection in theevent of a sudden stop or accident and would be subject to increased riskof injury.

  Remedy: Secure safety belt anchorage bar to vehicle frame for added strength.

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• 90V101000Jun 1, 1990111,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Ford E-150 1989–1990, F-150 1989–1990, F-250 1989–1990 +4 more

  Reported issue: Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA91044Loss of brake effectivenesClosed · Oct 30, 1991
• EA91031Fuel expulsionClosed · Jun 26, 1991
• PE91077Loss of brake effectivenesClosed · May 23, 1991
• PE91064Transmission fluid firesClosed · Apr 9, 1991

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