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1990 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 12 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 10 | 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.
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
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.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
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)
315 complaints filed by owners for this model year (8 involving a crash, 35 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD?
EPA figures for the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD reach 15 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 4WD?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD. 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 4WD?
Owners have filed 315 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.