1990 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 23%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,235miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Ford F-350, 23% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,235 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Vehicle was taken to dealer for recall repairs about 5 years ago. Vehicle had duel gas tanks. The recall was issued because one tank would pump gas into the other tank, and when it was full it would spill over, creating a fire hazard. After recall repairs were done the problem recurred. Consumer felt that the proper work for the recall was insufficiently done because of what was happening currently.”
NHTSA complaint #10089939, filed 2004-08, 180,000 miles“Dt: the cross over of the fuel improperly overfills the second tank, spilling fuel out of vehicle. There were 2 safety recalls of this item. But Ford was saying that one recall was taken care of by a previous owner. The second recall expired, and Ford will not fix this problem. Ford has been contacted by the customer and the repair facility. Ford was still not willing to help. This has been a problem for a couple of months. The customer was having it repaired at his own expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125621, filed 2005-07, 44,470 miles“There has been multiple recall notices for the Ford f-series dual fuel tank design flaw. When both tanks on my truck are filled to capacity, one tank will empty its contents into the other full fuel tank and will spray out fuel on to the road and other vehicles posing a great fire hazard. Each time I have taken my truck in to have the recall performed on my truck by the local dealer (mccullom Ford in spokane wa) they have returned my truck without fixing the problem. They have indicated that they have performed fords recommended fix and that it has not solved the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #757633, filed 2002-02“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“93 v 125 000/fuel tank assembly: vehicle experienced a portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to second tank. When this occurred second tank exceeded, causing fuel spillages. Spilled fuel could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that VIN showed that recall repairs were done on this vehicle. But problem has reoccurred, and dealer refused to help in this matter. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter:”
NHTSA complaint #880905, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 94V040000Feb 23, 1994The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to…Covers: Ford F-350 1990–1991, F-250 1990–1991, Super Duty 1990–1991
- 93V125000Aug 2, 1993A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this…Covers: Ford F-350 1990–1993, F-250 1990–1993, F-150 1990–1993 +1 more
- 89V141000Aug 15, 1989Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.Covers: Ford F-350 1990, F-150 1990, F-250 1990
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford F-350
15 complaintsEngine cooling
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