IllustrationFIRESTONE: LOSS DUE TO BLOWN TIRE THREAD. FIREHAWK SIZE 30X9.50R15LT DIT VD66. I KNOW FIREHAWK IS NOT ONE OF THE LISTED RECALLS, BUT WHAT ARE OUR CHANCES FOR SUB?(CLAIM# 11-3488-716) *MW
1990 Ford F150
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 129 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
8 crash reports30 fire reports9 injury reports
Tires complaints
19 reportsWHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ON SUNDAY AUG 6, 2000, I STARTED HEARING A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK AND IT START SHAKING AND VIBRATING VIOLENTLY. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INVESTIGATED. I FOUND THAT MOST OF THE TREAD HAD SEPARTED FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ONLY LEAVING A PORTION FLAPING. AI…
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE ON SUNDAY AUG 6, 2000, I STARTED HEARING A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE TRUCK AND IT START SHAKING AND VIBRATING VIOLENTLY. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INVESTIGATED. I FOUND THAT MOST OF THE TREAD HAD SEPARTED FROM THE RIGHT REAR TIRE ONLY LEAVING A PORTION FLAPING. AIR WAS STILL IN THE TIRE AND I MANAGE TO DRIVE TO MY MOTHER HOUSE THAT WAS NOT FAR AWAY. THERE WAS SIGNICANT DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK, THE TWO TAILPIPES WAS BENT UPWARD, THE BED OF THE TRUCK HAD A HUMP FROM THE IMPACT AND THE REAR FENDER WAS COMPLETELY TORN AND CRUSHED FROM THE IMPACT. I CALLED FIRESTONE ABOUT THEIR TIRE AND TALKED TO SOMEONE FROM PRODUCT LIABILITY. THEY SENT OUT ANDY CORNEIL FROM CUSTARD INSURANCE ADJUSTERS P.O. BOX 531288 BIRMINGHAM AL. (205)871-1023, FAX (205) 870-4019 TO INVESTIGATE MY CLAIM. I HAVE TAKEN THE REMAINING FIREHAWK TIRES OFF MY TRUCK AND REPLACE THEM WITH GOODYEAR TIRES. I ALSO REPLACED THE EXHAUST PIPES. I HAVE PICTURES THAT ANDY CORNEIL TOOK AND HE GAVE ME A RECEIPT FOR MY TIRES AND RIM, SO HE CAN SEND IT BACK TO FIRESTONE FOR THEM TO PERFORM SOME KIND OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. AT LEAST THIS IS WHAT MR. CORNEIL TO ME. AS OF THE SUBMITTING OF THIS REPORT, I HAVE NOT HEARD BACK FROM FIRSTONE. APPRECIATE ANY HELP, SINCERELY, JOSHUA HOLDERFIELD( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 31X1050R15 )
NEW FORD F-150 4X4 PICK-UP, DRIVING TO ALASKA, COOL DAY, 45 MPH. RIGHT REAR TIRE WITH 2100 MILES ON IT BLOWS OUT. THE TIRE DISINTEGRATED. TOOK TO FIRESTONE DEALER IN ANCHORAGE, AK, THEY SAID IT WAS A PUNCTURE AND I HAD TO BUY A REPLACEMENT P235/75R15 TIRE. LOOKING AT THE TIRE, THAT WAS NO PUNCTURE--I USED TO WORK IN A TIRE S…
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NEW FORD F-150 4X4 PICK-UP, DRIVING TO ALASKA, COOL DAY, 45 MPH. RIGHT REAR TIRE WITH 2100 MILES ON IT BLOWS OUT. THE TIRE DISINTEGRATED. TOOK TO FIRESTONE DEALER IN ANCHORAGE, AK, THEY SAID IT WAS A PUNCTURE AND I HAD TO BUY A REPLACEMENT P235/75R15 TIRE. LOOKING AT THE TIRE, THAT WAS NO PUNCTURE--I USED TO WORK IN A TIRE STORE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
RIGHT FRONT TIRE DETREADED ON INTERSTATE BRIDGE, LOST CONTROL AND STOPPED WITHOUT ROLLOVER. ALMOST WENT OVER SIDE OF BRIDGE.( DOT NUMBER: UNK TIRE SIZE: P235/75R15 )
PE00020, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, REAR TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLOPED. TIRE SIZE P23575R15, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT, AND DOT # VNHL. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 50,000. TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE CUSTOMER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THREE REMAINING TIRES HAVE CRACKS NEAR THE EDGE OF THE TR…
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PE00020, TIRE TREAD SEPARATION: WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, REAR TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLOPED. TIRE SIZE P23575R15, ORIGINAL TIRE EQUIPMENT, AND DOT # VNHL. TIRE MILEAGE ABOUT 50,000. TIRE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE CUSTOMER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THREE REMAINING TIRES HAVE CRACKS NEAR THE EDGE OF THE TREAD AND BELIEVED THEY ARE SAFETY HAZARD. *YH
THE TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE RIM. I WENT TO THE FIRESTONE STORE AND THEY INSIST THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.( DOT NUMBER: )
WHILE DRIVING THE SPARE TIRE MOUNTED UNDER THE FUEL TANK CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
LEFT REAR TIRE OF TRAILER CAME OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH, CHUNKS OF TREAD ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF, DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF TRUCK. *CJ CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT BUT THE CLAIM WAS DENIED BECAUSE THE INSPECTOR INDICATED NO DEFECT WITH THE TIRE. JB 4-24-01
Official recalls
496V071000 · Electrical System:ignition
Apr 25, 1996
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
93V125000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Aug 2, 1993
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
90V101000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Jun 1, 1990
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
89V141000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices
Aug 15, 1989
INCORRECTLY INSTALLED FUEL LINE CONNECTORS HAVE FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES CROSSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN FUEL OVERFLOW AND SPILLAGE, IN PRESENCE OF AN IGNITIONSOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: REPLACE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
10EA99032 · Dual Fuel Tank Crossflow/leakage
Opened Nov 4, 1999 · Closed Dec 6, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
RQ98008 · Ford F-SERIES Dual Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Nov 4, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA93001 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jan 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 7, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 · Front Seat Back Failure
Opened Aug 27, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
There is no summary currently available
EA91044 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened Oct 30, 1991 · Closed Oct 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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EA91031 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jun 26, 1991 · Closed Nov 1, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE91077 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened May 23, 1991 · Closed Oct 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91064 · Transmission Fluid Fires
Opened Apr 9, 1991 · Closed Jul 5, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
PE91017 · Ford Truck Inconsistent Vehicle Control.
Opened Nov 27, 1990 · Closed Apr 17, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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