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1990 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo

The 1990 Ford E-Series E250 Cargo is a 185-hp 5.0-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $13,804 MSRP and is rated at 13 mpg combined.

It makes 185 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 15 mpg highway (13 mpg combined).

The E-Series measures 186.8 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$13,804 ($34,325 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.0L OHV V8 ("302")
Displacement5 L
Horsepower185 hp
Torque270 lb-ft
Bore and Stroke101.6 x 76.2
Injection TypeEFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City11 MPG
Highway15 MPG
Combined13 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length186.8 in
Width79.9 in
Height79.9 in
Wheelbase124 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford E SERIES.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1990 Ford E SERIES

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Ford E SERIES (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 13, 2003 · Electrical System Fire
“NAR 03/13/2003 WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING OVER FOR GAS. SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, BECAUSE SMOKE WAS COMING IN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE, SOME INTERIOR AND…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 FORD E SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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