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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FTEX14H2PKA23236 · Checked Oct 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1FTEX14H2PK•••••• 1993 Ford F-150

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 1993 Ford F-150 build (3 vs 2).

3on this build
480on the model
267builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Vehicle Speed Control 2 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Electrical System 1

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Electrical System fire Jun 2001
When turning on air conditioning saw a puff of smoke come from vents where air blows through. Then, smelled something electrical burning like wires. Next the whole vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide any further information
Service Brakes Jan 1999
While driving at 55 mph the cruise control engaged and opened the throttle wide open. The brakes were applied and eventually faded and failed. Vehicle was stopped by putting the vehicle in neutral (engine raced) and shutting off the engine. Husband restarted engine about 1/2…
Vehicle Speed Control Dec 1998
Truck started speeding up by itself after about 15 mi of normal op. Cruise control was not being used at the time. Almost certain the cruise servo was pulling on the throttle causing the problem. Speed increased to at least 80 and would have gone on up. Cruise "off" switch on…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTEX14H2PKA23236 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.