MYRModel Year Report

1991 Ford E-250

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1991 Ford E-250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:57:43.635Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford E-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1991: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19901
19918
199214
19937
199411
199515
199620
199724
199816
199931
200018
200118
200217
200317
20048
200511
200611
20076
20086
20092
20109
20116
20128
201311
20147
20150
20161
20172
20221
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 8 total reports mention: power train.

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HUSBAND WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE, APPROX. 65MPH. SUDDEN METALLIC NOISES AND RUMBLING. PULLED OVER SAFELY TO FIND REAR OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING HAS LOST SEVERAL LARGE CHUNKS, LEAVING A GAPING HOLE APROXIMATELY 10 INCHES BY 4 INCHES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041110

TRANSMISSION LEAKS/SHIFTS HARD/JERKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

TRANSMISSION CAUSING, LOUD BANG.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

TIRES

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

Show complaint excerpts

DRIVETRAIN CAUSING, JERK AND LOST OF CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961231

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19910409 — PE (closed 19910705)

TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES

I 19910523 — PE (closed 19911031)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

I 19910626 — EA (closed 19911101)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19911030 — EA (closed 19921030)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

R 19911220 — fuel system, gasoline

THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.

Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.

Campaign 91V146000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930604 — EA (closed 19940729)

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Ford E-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V146000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford E-250 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford E-250?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford E-250 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.