Total Complaints
8 filings
FORD FORD TRUCK · model year
1993 FORD FORD TRUCK
8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993FORDFORD TRUCK carries 8 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 2 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 FORD TRUCK is fuel system, gasoline with 2 filings, followed by power train:automatic transmission (1) and suspension:front (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 1 investigation file overlapping the 1993 FORD TRUCK. 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.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20031231CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE BRUISING TO THEIR BODIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Mileage: 162,000
20020514STEERING
THE CONSUMER HEARS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKING AND TURNING THE WHEEL HARD, THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. NLM
20010914FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VAN WOULD BACKFIRE AND STALL WHEN I CAM TO A STOP AFTER BEING ON THE HIGHWAY SAY FOR 20 MILES OR SO. AT THE FUEL PUMP WE FOUND BURNT WIRE ON THE PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK.
20010907FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL (00V-424 OR 01I-008) WORK FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM PERFORMED BUT THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CUSTOMER THAT SINCE THE VEHCILE WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEM THAT THE COULD WAIT UP TO A YEAR FOR REPAIRS, THE CUSTOMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE TO CATCH FIRE BEFORE THE DEALER REPAIRS THE VEHICLE. NLM
19981202STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
RYDER TRUCK TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL AND STRIKE A GUARD RAIL.(OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).
19970627FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
WHEN CHANGE OVER SWITCH IS USED TO SEND GAS FROM FRONT TANK TO REAR TANK, GAS SPILLS ONTO GROUND IF REAR TANK IT TOO FULL.
19960904SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY.. *SD
19960404POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING. *SD
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 FORD FORD TRUCK have?▼
The 1993 FORD FORD TRUCK has 8 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 FORD FORD TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 FORD FORD TRUCK is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and SUSPENSION:FRONT.
Is the 1993 FORD FORD TRUCK 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.