Total Complaints
3 filings
FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) · model year
1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993FORDF SERIES (MEDIUM) carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 F SERIES (MEDIUM) is fuel system, gasoline:delivery with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control:cables (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 1993 F SERIES (MEDIUM), and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20071221VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 1993 F150 IN SEPTEMBER AND FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTION TO TAKE TO A LOCAL DEALER. AT THE DEALER THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECT TO REMOVE FORDS LIABILITY FOR POSSIBLE FIRE AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUSED HARNESS WOULD BE AVAILABLE AND INSTALLED IN DECEMBER. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD IT WILL BE AROUND MARCH BEFORE THE HARNESS IS AVAILABLE. WHAT ARE A CONSUMER'S RIGHTS TO OBTAIN A REMEDY IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME? I DON'T CONSIDER OVER 6 MONTHS ACCEPTABLE AND NOT THAT FORD HAS ESSENTIALLY REMOVED THEIR LIABILITY BY DISABLING THE ITEM, THEY HAVE NO IMPETUS TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM QUICKLY. THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. *TR
20071221VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 1993 F150 IN SEPTEMBER AND FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORRECTION TO TAKE TO A LOCAL DEALER. AT THE DEALER THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISCONNECT TO REMOVE FORDS LIABILITY FOR POSSIBLE FIRE AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUSED HARNESS WOULD BE AVAILABLE AND INSTALLED IN DECEMBER. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD IT WILL BE AROUND MARCH BEFORE THE HARNESS IS AVAILABLE. WHAT ARE A CONSUMER'S RIGHTS TO OBTAIN A REMEDY IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME? I DON'T CONSIDER OVER 6 MONTHS ACCEPTABLE AND NOT THAT FORD HAS ESSENTIALLY REMOVED THEIR LIABILITY BY DISABLING THE ITEM, THEY HAVE NO IMPETUS TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM QUICKLY. THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE. *TR
20050127FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
SOME TIME AGO, MY FORD F150 WAS SENT A RECALL NOTICE; THE PROBLEM WAS THAT ONE FUEL TANK WAS SENDING FUEL TO THE OTHER. I WAS TOLD IT WAS OK. THE EVENT IS STILL OCCURING WITH FUEL SPILLING FROM THE FILL PORT. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE MATTER REEVALUATED. THE DEALER TO WHICHI TOOK THE TRUCK IS BELL FORD.*AK
Compare 1993FORDF SERIES (MEDIUM) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) have?▼
The 1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Is the 1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.