1991 Ford E-350
Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 6
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 19 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1995 | 69 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 72 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2002 | 53 |
| 2003 | 46 |
| 2004 | 46 |
| 2005 | 55 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
8 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Tires
2 of 19 total reports mention: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
The right rear tire, (Kelly-springfield LT235.85R16, load range e, DOT# pjor bpkv 193) failed, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway and over turn several times. *jg. (Alabama uniform traffic accident report)
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-31
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 19 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Electrical system
2 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and solenoid.
Show complaint excerpts
Electrical fire, orinating in the gas tank, wires not being fused.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-08-15
Experienced a fire in the starter solenoid under hood and dash.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-22
Safety timeline
1 recall · 6 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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1991-04-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-05 Transmission fluid fires
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1991-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-31 Loss of brake effectivenes
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1991-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-01 Fuel expulsion
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1991-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-30 Loss of brake effectivenes
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1991-12-20Fuel system, gasoline91V146000 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.
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1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
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1999-02-10SQClosed 2001-09-21 Front brake fade
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V146000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 Ford E-350 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-350?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Ford E-350 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.