1993 Ford F-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 21%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1993 Ford F-350, 21% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Exhaust fumes were leaking into the cab of the vehicle. Consumer contacted the dealer, who didn't think that this problem was important, and will not service vehicle in a timely manor. Also, consumer asked for manufacturer's telephone number, but the dealer refused to cooperate.”
NHTSA complaint #10105360, filed 2004-12, 52,500 miles“While driving the serpentine belt snapped off. This caused the vehicle to lose power and extended stopping distance. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10113074, filed 2005-02, 45,000 miles“When the vehicle idled consumer smelled and heard exhaust leaking. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that the exhaust gas recirculation tube (EGR) had a hole in it.”
NHTSA complaint #10067097, filed 2004-04, 111,000 miles“Serpentine belt detaches from tension pulley and/or idler pulley. Detached belt causes damage to transmission cooler lines, radiator lines, and breaks idler pulley from bracket. Power steering and braking are lost making vehicle very difficult to control. Flying idler pulley may cause additional damage and/or falls to roadway as hazard. Damage to transmission lines may cause fire. Caused by uneven wear to the plastic belt tensioner pulley. Plastic pulley deforms in such a manner that the serpentine belt travels forward (toward fan) and off of pulley. …”
NHTSA complaint #10091352, filed 2004-09, 179,000 miles“Vehicle would intermittently stall while driving. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and the problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #894659, filed 2001-08Engine 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 1993 Ford F-350
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTires
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-350
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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