1990 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 38%of 39 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 15 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Ford F-350, 38% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. The dealer has replaced the master cylinder/ booster pump/brake booster, front calipers and brake shoes .”
NHTSA complaint #826735, filed 1998-08“Consumer was driving coming down a mountain the brake failed . Tt consumer states that vehicle needs a heat shield and insulation on brake hoses, a recall has been issued on some Ford 350's because of brake and fire problems, however this unit was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #972747, filed 1995-10“Abs: when making panic stop, have to push down hard on pedal to stop vehicle; causes extended stopping; could cause accident, making an emergncy stop. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #972426, filed 1995-09Related 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-350 1988–1991, F-250 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford F-350
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford F-350
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