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1991 Ford E-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford E-250, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage150kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Ford E-250 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline30
Power train20
Tires20
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Ford E-250 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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Auxillary tank: selector devices

Recall 91V-146 · Sep 4, 1991 · 350,000 vehicles

Risk. THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other E-250 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-250 median. How we score

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5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Ford E-250, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FUEL EXPULSIONEA91031 · closed Nov 1, 1991
    Led to recall 91V-146
  2. LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESEA91044 · closed Oct 30, 1992
    Led to recall 92V-026
  3. ALTERNATOR BELT FAILUREEA93014 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  4. TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRESPE91064 · closed Jul 5, 1991
    No recall
  5. LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESPE91077 · closed Oct 31, 1991
    No recall
In owners' words

What E-250 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RESERVE TANK BEGAN SPILLING OVER INTO THE MAIN FUEL TANK AND CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO OVERFLOW. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSING THE MAIN TANK TO SPILL INTO THE RESERVE AS WELL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V146000…
Complaint 10396997 · Apr 21, 2011 · 150,000 miles
CONSUMER STATES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#91V146000 FUEL TANK. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. MR
Complaint 8022712 · Nov 14, 2002
NHTSA#6238-91-V-146-000 FUEL TANK: THE DUAL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. *TS *JB
Complaint 8022031 · Oct 31, 2002

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