What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD?

Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System, Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

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1990 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	17	15	592
4.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	13	15	14	635
4.9L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	18	16	555
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	15	17	16	555
4.9L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	18	16	555
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	12	14	13	684
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	12	17	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	13	17	14	635
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 4-spd	Regular	12	14	13	684
5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	13	17	14	635
5.8L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	11	15	12	741

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

5 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 89V141000

INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.

Campaign 90V101000

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

Campaign 93V125000

A 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 OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Campaign 01I008000

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND 4.9, 5.0,5.8, OR 7.5 LITER GASOLINE FUELED ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A CROSS TANK FUEL FLOW CONDITION DUE TO A DAMAGED CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

213 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 31 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System, Gasoline 90 Electrical System 36 Tires 21

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.