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1993 Ford F-250 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 1993 Ford F-250 Sd — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1993 compare to other F-250 Sd years?

F-250 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted381 complaints1991: 1 complaints1992: 3 complaints1993: 4 complaints1994: 2 complaints1995: 12 complaints1996: 11 complaints1997: 52 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 304 complaints2000: 277 complaints2001: 331 complaints2002: 282 complaints2003: 229 complaints2004: 345 complaints2005: 381 complaints2006: 353 complaints2007: 85 complaints2008: 175 complaints2009: 33 complaints2010: 48 complaints2011: 189 complaints2012: 97 complaints2013: 32 complaints2014: 37 complaints2015: 31 complaints2016: 15 complaints2017: 119 complaints2018: 23 complaints2019: 13 complaints2020: 4 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 5 complaints2023: 76 complaints2024: 52 complaints2025: 19 complaints2026: 13 complaints
F-250 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 1993 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1993 Ford F-250 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System250%
Engine125%
Speed Control125%

Does the 1993 Ford F-250 Sd have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

09V399000Speed ControlOctober 13, 2009 · 4,500,000 units

Defect

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT: CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN RECALL 93V125000 CONCERNING FUEL SYSTEM CHECK VALVE. WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED FORD THEY TOLD HIM THAT BECAUSE THE TWELVE YEAR WARRANTY EXPIRED HE WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP ABOUT A WEEK AGO AND THEY TOLD HIM TO…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 27, 2005

“STARTED VEHICLE NORMALLY AND AS SOON AS THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, A LOUD 'POP' SOUND WAS HEARD BEHIND THE DASH AND A LARGE AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME INTO THE CAB FROM THE A/C VENTS. I CONTINUED FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND PARKED IN PLACE. THE SMOKE SUBSIDED. THIS IS CONSISTENT WITH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 21, 2015 · fire

“6 SERP. BELTS & 3 TENSIONER ASSYS IN 65000 MILES. LAST ONE AT FREEWAY SPEED PULLING TRAV TRL. VERY LITTLE BRAKES OR STEERING. THE ONE AT 59000 MILES PULLED TRANS COOLING LINES INTO DAMP PULLEY, NOW MY TRANS (AUTO) IS MAKING NOISES. OCCURRED ON 3/94 7/96 9/96 2/03 6/03 8/03. *JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 1, 1994

1993 Ford F-250 Sd — common questions

Is the 1993 Ford F-250 Sd reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1993 Ford F-250 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1993 Ford F-250 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford F-250 Sd years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the F-250 Sd years to avoid are 2005, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1999, 2002, 2000, 2003, 2011, 2008, 2017, 2012, 2007, 2023, 2015, 2018, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021. The cleanest record among F-250 Sd years belongs to 1998.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.