1991 Ford Econoline
Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1991: 24 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 67 |
| 1994 | 132 |
| 1995 | 73 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 79 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
8 of 24 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing selector devices and tank assembly.
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Fuel pressure regulator failed, causing a fuel leak, resulting in a fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 24 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.
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Engine hesitates when attempting to accelerate, uses a lot of oil.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-01
Service brakes
6 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Tires
3 of 24 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.
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The consumer has experienced problems with the following : tires (Directional/4 way), courtesy lights, cruise control, steering (Noise), brakes/rear anti-lock, seat belts, seats (Loose), gas leak, rear door(S) leak/driver side door hinge, dash...
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-27
Also filed under Interior lighting and vehicle speed control
Seats
2 of 24 total reports mention: seats.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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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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1992-07-08Seat belts91V172000 The safety belt anchorage for the rear bench seat failed to comply with the standards of FMVSS 210.
Remedy: The manufacture will replace the non-complying safety belt anchorage with a new anchorage that meets the requirements of FMVSS 210.
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1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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1993-07-23Suspension93V073000 The rear shock crossmember of the frame can crack and separate from the frame.
Remedy: Replace the rear chock crossmember with a shock crossmember made of high strength steel.
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1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
Buy-smart checklist
1991 Ford Econoline — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 91V146000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 91V172000 · Seat belts
- Recall 93V073000 · Suspension
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 Ford Econoline 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 Econoline?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Econoline have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.