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Body and structurePart report

1990 Ford F-150 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 275 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 Ford F-150, 1% of the 275 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“1990 f150 already involved in recall for faulty check valve causing fuel leaks other 1990 model trucks were involved in the stuck throttle linkage . Both of these are safety issues. The third problem is both power door locks failed at about the same time.”

NHTSA complaint #704216, filed 1999-03

“Consumer heard a clunking sound while driving about 20 MPH. Pulled over and inspected vehicle. Found front torsion bar had broken on passenger's side. Frame was all rusted.”

NHTSA complaint #887293, filed 2001-05

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
202533%
202432%
2023246%
2022142%
2021363%
2020223%
2019322%
20181938%
20171128%
201619910%
20151488%
2014312%
2013482%
2012241%
2011332%
20109211%
20093410%
2008236%
2007316%
2006448%
2005777%
20041045%
2003328%
2002455%
2001655%
2000666%
1999959%
199813810%
19972268%
199672%
1995183%
1994335%
1993132%
199282%
199183%
199041%
198984%
198896%
198755%
1986915%
1985311%

Other parts of the 1990 Ford F-150

Fuel system
146 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Engine cooling
21 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology