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1991 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford F-350, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years67% below the F-350 median · #23 of 27 years by complaints
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints317 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage134kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Ford F-350 has problems

31 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
Service brakes, hydraulic83
Fuel system, gasoline70
Power train30
Electrical system32
Engine and engine cooling31
Tires30
Structure20
Steering10
Vehicle speed control11
1 other systems11

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

5 recalls

1991 Ford F-350 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-350 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-350 median. How we score

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11 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Ford F-350, 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. HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKSPE94004 · closed Apr 29, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-350 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DT: CONSUMERS STATES THE BRAKES FADE. CONSUMER STEPS ON THEM AND THEY GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR SLOWLY. IT DOESN'T DO ANY GOOD TO PUMP THE BRAKES, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE VEHICLE STOP COMING DOWN A HILL.*AK
Complaint 10121913 · May 23, 2005 · 133,867 miles
THERE WAS A FACTORY DEFECT WITH BRAKES, IT TOOK SEVERAL YEARS FOR CONSUMER TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND PULLED A TRAILER. IT PULSATED, AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.*AK CONSUMER WAS IN A VEHICLE CRASH DUE TO FAULTY BRAKES. THE MASTER CYLINDER IS TOO…
Complaint 869738 · Sep 6, 2000
DRIVING UP HILL AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, AND HAD NO BRAKING POWER. TOOK TRUCK TO THE DEALER, AND HAD THE CALIPERS/PADS AND DRUMS REPLACED. *AK
Complaint 825667 · Jul 21, 1998

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