1993 Ford F Series Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 160,825miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Ford F Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Ford F Series. The part named most often is fuel system, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 160,825 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.
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.
- Fuel system2 40%
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Body and structure1 20%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “I received a recall notice concerning the fuel tank system. The problem with a bad part that keeps the fuel tanks from pumping from one tank to another. I took my vehicle to el cajon Ford in el cajon california, the service manager said that if I had no problem he was not going to fix it. The vehicle had about 125,000 mile on it. I was then in the process of moving to oregon. At about 151,000 the vehicle started pumping fuel from the rear tank to the front tank. I took the vehicle to florence Ford in florence oregon and they said it was out of warrenty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126765, filed 2005-06, 151,000 milesBrakes: “Steel fixed brake lines ruptured as a result of corrosion damage, causing partial brake failure. This is the second incident with this truck. The first time, the line running from the master cylinder to the fitting near the left front wheel failed at the fitting where it attached to the brake hose going to the left front wheel. I had an my neighbor who works as a general mechanic replace that line, and the line running to the other front wheel. Fortunately I was on a private road on my property driving less than 10 MPH, and was able to stop the vehicle safely with the parking brake. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071096, filed 2004-01, 170,650 milesMileage when problems were reported
25% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 151,000 and 170,650 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Ford F Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- DP94002Defective wiringClosed · Mar 10, 1994
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1993 Ford F Series.
Other model years of the Ford F Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9 | 44,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 7 | 99,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 34 | 98,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 44 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 41 | 73,500 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 36 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 20 | 87,521 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 47 | 118,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 16 | 104,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 110,080 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 7 | 125,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 5 | 160,825 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 6 | 49,995 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 92,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Series model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Ford F Series have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1993 Ford F Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Ford F Series is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1993 Ford F Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Ford F Series reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 160,825 miles and the middle half falls between 151,000 and 170,650 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.