1990 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 111 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 Ford F-250, 10% of the 111 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Truck vibrating at low speed. Transmission had to be replaced. This is the second time the transmission had to be replaced. I need to know what kind of warranty rights I have, because I feel that I should not have to keep replacing the tramission. Please let me know what you find out. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #717471, filed 2000-01“Rear axle spindle seals leak causing grease to contaminate rear brake pads and causing lock up of rear wheels and loss of control. Paid for upgrade from Ford garage which failed to resolve the problem. Ford garage told me that problem cannot be fixed. I have talked to several other owners of Ford trucks with same rear end as mine and they are having the same problem as I am. This is a safety issue that should be addressed by Ford motor company as these vehicles are on the road waiting for an accident to happen. …”
NHTSA complaint #744154, filed 2001-04“Equipped with towing package axle seal failed, and leaked oil onto brake line ,causing failure of brakes. 2. Light switch shorted out, burning all wires, and causing fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #874047, filed 2000-10“The rear axle seals allow the lubricant to leak onto the brakes and the rear brakes does not work properly. The seals were replaced (4) times within 70,000 miles in a (5) year period.”
NHTSA complaint #812743, filed 1997-06“Both rear axle seals replaced due to improper braking while driving down mountainous road within 20 MPH. Not sure if truck is equipped w/rear ABS brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #803976, filed 1996-10Related recalls
- 90V101000Jun 1, 1990Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.Covers: Ford F-250 1989–1990, F-150 1989–1990, E-350 1989–1990 +4 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford F-250
40 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsElectrical system
14 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