1993 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 22%of 130 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford F-250, 22% of the 130 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Service bulletin 95-5-24 was sent to me 9 to 12 months ago on a cooling system additive to add to my system to prevent corrosion of the block and eating through the cylinder walls. I added the required amount of this additive, and have not given it much thought until my engine seized up. When the engine was torn down it was found to be caused by pin holes through the cylinder walls which let coolant wash down the cylinder walls and caused the engine to seize and bend a rod. Currently the engine is apart until I can figure out what to do. …”
NHTSA complaint #700158, filed 1999-01“While driving down the highway stopped at a light and gentleman was honking to get consumer's attention because he noticed a gas leak. Took vehicle to a local mechanic, and had the cross tank fuel flow check valve and the fuel regulator replaced. *akdealer replaced upper radiator hose.”
NHTSA complaint #860119, filed 2000-04“While starting up truck drive belt fell off. Also, there were no brakes or steering when this happened. Consumer had to replace drive belt six times. Consumer indicated if going down a hill vehicle would have crashed. Neither dealer not manufacturer provided any help.”
NHTSA complaint #859478, filed 2000-03“While driving started smelling exhaust fumes inside vehicle. Driver started getting a headache. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic notice bolts on motor sheared off attachment. Problem repairable, but will reappear due to design of bolts. Manufacturer knows of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #853714, filed 2000-01“While driving vehicle about 55-60 MPH the serpentine belt came off and the vehicle lost power steering and brakes. Driver was able to pull to the side of the road safely when gearing the truck down and applying the emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #822162, filed 1998-03Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10% |
| 2000 | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 | 66 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 16% |
| 1995 | 34 | 18% |
| 1994 | 18 | 15% |
| 1993 | 29 | 22% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-250
37 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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