Total Complaints
3 filings
FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM) · model year
1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM)
3 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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.
The most frequently selected component label in reports 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). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 179 investigation files overlapping the 1993 F SERIES (MEDIUM), and 6 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
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 6 Open
EA26004Engineering AnalysisOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP26004Defect PetitionOpen
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionClosed
Underbody shields detachment
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 vintage: August 2026. 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.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1993 FORD F SERIES (MEDIUM); no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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