1993 Ford F-450 SD Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Ford F-450 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Ford F-450 SD. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and fuel system (1). NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Steering1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Duel tanks in vehicle and one tank empties into other, causing one to overflow. It's caused bya cross valve not functioning, shuting off from non operating tank. Repair cost is $800. Dealer is not authorizing repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #882941, filed 2001-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford F-450 SD 1993–1997, 1999–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and…
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Vehicle speed control › Cruise controlCovers: Ford F-450 SD 1993, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car…
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007Vehicle speed controlCovers: Ford F-450 SD 1993, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Recall details for the 1993 Ford F-450 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Ford F-450 SD.
Other model years of the Ford F-450 SD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | 9,707 | 3 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 5 | — | 13 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 24 | 75,000 | 14 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2021 | 18 | 2,763 | 12 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 2011 | 6 | 58,250 | 8 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 68 | 34,090 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2007 | 16 | 53,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2006 | 35 | 49,791 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 40 | 51,650 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 33 | 48,101 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2003 | 16 | 55,221 | 5 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 14 | 55,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 23 | 60,351 | 7 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 43 | 61,135 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 66 | 76,000 | 9 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F-450 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Ford F-450 SD have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Ford F-450 SD as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Ford F-450 SD is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1993 Ford F-450 SD been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.