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1990 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD
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 | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 14 | 13 | 684 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 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 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 741 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
7 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 REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
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 STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK.
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)
134 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 14 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 F250 Pickup 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1990 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD 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 F250 Pickup 2WD?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 1990 Ford F250 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 F250 Pickup 2WD?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD, most often about: Fuel System, Gasoline, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System. 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.