1990 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 25%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford F-250, 25% of the 111 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt NHTSA recall 92v026000 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. My brakes failed. The dealer has not looked at the vehicle because they would charge the consumer for the repairs. Contacted Ford, they gave the run around. There was no warning before the brakes went out. The brake fluid was over heating. The brake pedal went down to the floor. Had to use emergency brake, and the brakes on the boat that I was towing. This happened on friday august 12, 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10132860, filed 2005-08, 69,000 miles“While driving vehicle the brakes sometimes go out, pedal goes all the way to the floor and feels the brakes loose. Although the manufacturer acknowledged the problem with the brake system, there were no recall notice issued. The consumer replaces the brakes caliper and rotors every 2000-7000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #814435, filed 1997-07“Vehicle repaired twice under recall #92v026000. The left front wheel would lock up when brakes applied / pull into another lane when this happens. Took vehicle back to dealer who refused repairs due vehicle being out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #844359, filed 1999-09“Left front wheels would grab & lock up when brakes were applied. Happened only after the brakes had been repaired under a recall. Took to dealer to correct & mechanic refused to do the work. Recall 92v026000.”
NHTSA complaint #844871, filed 1999-08“92v026000/ 92s44, brakes; the dealer kept the vehicle several days, and also kept the recall notice did not complete or remedy the problem of the recall. When the truck is returned, hard to obtain appointments for service.”
NHTSA complaint #823993, filed 1998-06Related recalls
- 92V026000Mar 3, 1992A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This…Covers: Ford F-250 1988–1991, F-350 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford F-250
40 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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