MYRModel Year Report

1991 Ford F-150

▲ Better than typical
1991 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1991 1992: 479 complaints 1992 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2758 complaints 1997 1998: 1381 complaints 1999: 1044 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 1236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2028 complaints 2005: 1112 complaints 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 368 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 842 complaints 2011: 2185 complaints 2012: 1776 complaints 2012 2013: 2978 complaints 2014: 1520 complaints 2015: 1685 complaints 2016: 2026 complaints 2017: 1416 complaints 2017 2018: 2276 complaints 2019: 1312 complaints 2020: 717 complaints 2021: 991 complaints 2022: 581 complaints 2022 2023: 400 complaints 2024: 185 complaints 2025: 102 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
1991: 306 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972758
19981381
19991044
20001075
20011236
2002821
2003423
20042028
20051112
2006585
2007488
2008368
2009324
2010842
20112185
20121776
20132978
20141520
20151685
20162026
20171416
20182276
20191312
2020717
2021991
2022581
2023400
2024185
2025102
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 52%

52% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 158 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.

FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear fuel tank gauge began indicating that the rear tank was losing fuel abnormally fast.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250408

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130716

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK WAS BEING RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130524

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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ALTERNATOR WIRING HARNESS AND ALTERNATOR CAUGHT FIRE, COULD EASILY HAVE DESTROYED VEHICLE. AND NEARBY GOVERNMENT BUILDING. I NOTICED SMOKE AND SECURED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO REMEDY. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050207

ELECTRICAL PROCESSOR CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950417

IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES STEERING COLUMN FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950406

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE
TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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

I 19920417 — PE (closed 19920827)

FNT RECLNING SEAT BCK FAIL

I 19920827 — EA (closed 19931029)

FRONT SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19920909 — PE (closed 19930107)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930107 — EA (closed 19930820)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19930302 — PE (closed 19930730)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

R 19930525 — steering

KEYS ATTACHED TO THE KEY RING OF AN IGNITION KEY WHILE IT IS IN THE VEHICLE IGNITION CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE STEERING LOCK RECEIVER AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.

Remedy: A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.

Campaign 93V066000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930730 — EA (closed 19940831)

IDLE AIR SPD CTRL VLV MALF

R 19931028 — fuel system, gasoline

A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE

Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Campaign 93V125000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960607 — electrical system

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Campaign 96V071000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980529 — RQ (closed 19991104)

FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

I 19991104 — EA (closed 20011206)

DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE

R 20000826 — tires

TIRE DESCRIPTION: FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED AT THE DECATUR, ILLINOIS TIRE PLANT AND ALL FIRESTONE RADIAL ATX AND RADIAL ATX II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. OPERATION OF THESE TIR

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON AUGUST 29, 2001. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-465-1904 FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 00T005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010604 — tires

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERN

Remedy: THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.

Campaign 01X001000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010709 — fuel system, gasoline

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1990-1993 FORD F-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WIT

Remedy: FORD IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR POTENTIAL FUEL CROSS-FLOW TO 12 YEARS OF SERVICE OR 150,000 MILES FROM THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY START DATE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS COVER WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRAN

Campaign 01I008000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (158 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (58 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V066000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V125000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00T005000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I008000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford F-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Ford F-150 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford F-150?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford F-150 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.