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1990 Ford F250

US · Pickup · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD

The 1990 Ford F250 is listed in the US market as a pickup with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Combined Economy
12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
EngineVaries by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder (FFS), 5.0L 8-cylinder (FFS), 5.8L 8-cylinder (FFS)
Displacement4.9 L to 5.8 L
Cylinders6 to 8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears3 to 5
DrivetrainVaries by configuration: RWD, AWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
City10 mpg (23.5 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km) to 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

17 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • 01I008000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    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…

    Remedy: FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR POTENTIAL FUEL CROSS-FLOW TO 12 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS COVER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS AT NO…

    Reported July 19, 2001. View on NHTSA

  • 96V071000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

    Reported April 25, 1996. View on NHTSA

  • 94V040000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    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.

    Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES.

    Reported February 23, 1994. View on NHTSA

  • 93V125000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    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.

    Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

    Reported August 2, 1993. View on NHTSA

  • 92V026000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

    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.

    Remedy: ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.

    Reported March 3, 1992. View on NHTSA

  • 90V101000: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

    UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

    Remedy: INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

    Reported June 1, 1990. View on NHTSA

  • 89V141000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES

    INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.

    Remedy: REPLACE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.

    Reported August 15, 1989. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 21, 2026

Data verified: October 21, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1990 Ford F250 have?

Varies by configuration: 4.9L 6-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.0L 8-cylinder ((FFS)), 5.8L 8-cylinder ((FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1990 Ford F250?

Combined fuel economy is 12 mpg (19.6 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1990 Ford F250 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, AWD.

Are there recalls for the 1990 Ford F250?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.