1990 Ford F-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 23%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Ford F-350, 23% of the 39 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Consumer was traveling 60 MPH & vehicle stalled. Rear fuel tank spilled gas all over highway. When vehicle was being towed to Ford dealer fuel tank fell off. Shield that guards the tank dropped & gas lines were disconnected.”
NHTSA complaint #875008, filed 2000-11“While driving emergency spare tire underneath vehicle caught on fire. Fire was caused by exhaust pipe being too close. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897741, filed 2001-10“Consumer received letter of concern (98c01) which discusses engine problems, however vehicle experienced severe engine failure due to lack of prior notification, denied reimbursement costs of repair.”
NHTSA complaint #550979, filed 2000-02“Truck was in use when it began to emit a white vapor from exhaust, after head removed found ok, discovered 8 cylinder had become porous, causing antifreeze to enter the combustion chamber which caused the vapor and hydro-lock.”
NHTSA complaint #531760, filed 1998-03“Engine was losing raw fuel from a leak which was going into the exhaust system. This caused the catalytic convertor to burn. Have been to service center.”
NHTSA complaint #837505, filed 1999-05Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 31 | 24% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 14% |
| 2005 | 17 | 15% |
| 2004 | 64 | 40% |
| 2003 | 19 | 21% |
| 2002 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 26 | 17% |
| 1996 | 17 | 13% |
| 1995 | 25 | 19% |
| 1994 | 13 | 14% |
| 1993 | 21 | 21% |
| 1992 | 10 | 19% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford F-350
15 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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