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1991 Ford F-250Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 107 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford F-250, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year10% below the F-250 median · #21 of 31 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10717 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage80kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 1, 2020. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Ford F-250 has problems

107 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, gasoline261
Service brakes, hydraulic245
Electrical system154
Tires101
Power train102
Engine and engine cooling81
Structure50
Seat belts40
Fuel/propulsion system40
8 other systems201

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

5 recalls

1991 Ford F-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.

–no report yet

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 96V-071 · Apr 25, 1996 · 7,900,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-040 · Feb 23, 1994 · 89,770 vehicles

Risk. ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 93V-066 · Apr 27, 1993 · 2,419 vehicles

Risk. THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Drum: shoes/linings

Recall 92V-026 · Mar 3, 1992 · 467,000 vehicles

Risk. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN…

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 F-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 F-250 median. How we score

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11 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Ford F-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. FUEL EXPULSIONEA93001 · closed Aug 20, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-125
  4. ALTERNATOR BELT FAILUREEA93014 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  5. IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALFEA93022 · closed Aug 31, 1994
    No recall
  6. DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGEEA99032 · closed Dec 6, 2001
    Led to recall 01I008000
  7. TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRESPE91064 · closed Jul 5, 1991
    No recall
  8. LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESPE91077 · closed Oct 31, 1991
    No recall
  9. FUEL EXPULSIONPE92077 · closed Jan 7, 1993
    No recall
  10. IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALFPE93010 · closed Jul 30, 1993
    No recall
  11. FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGERQ98008 · closed Nov 4, 1999
    Led to recall 93V-125
In owners' words

What F-250 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE WOULD OVERFLOW FROM THE REAR FUEL TANK INTO THE FRONT FUEL TANK, CAUSING SPILLAGE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FUEL PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE…
Complaint 10418150 · Aug 9, 2011 · 150,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, HE NOTICED GASOLINE SPILLING OUT OF THE TANK. PRIOR TO THE SPILL, HE SMELLED A GASOLINE ODOR FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY PEPBOYS WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FUEL TANK SELECTOR…
Complaint 10366402 · Nov 16, 2010 · 38,525 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HE FILLED THE FRONT TANK, THE FUEL WOULD BE SHIFTED TO THE REAR TANK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYTIME HE FUELED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE, A PRESSURE WAS CREATED WITHIN THE TWO TANKS. THE VEHICLE.…
Complaint 10360519 · Oct 14, 2010 · 50,000 miles

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