1991 Ford F-150

▲ Better than typical
1991 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

Complaints
306
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
12

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

52% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 2 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1991 306 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2,758 complaints 1997 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,188 complaints 2012: 1,781 complaints 2012 2013: 2,987 complaints 2014: 1,532 complaints 2015: 1,711 complaints 2016: 2,054 complaints 2017: 1,438 complaints 2017 2018: 2,307 complaints 2019: 1,325 complaints 2020: 732 complaints 2021: 1,014 complaints 2022: 592 complaints 2022 2023: 408 complaints 2024: 191 complaints 2025: 105 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1991 306 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1996 1997: 2,758 complaints 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 1999 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2008: 369 complaints 2008 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,188 complaints 2011 2012: 1,781 complaints 2013: 2,987 complaints 2014: 1,532 complaints 2014 2015: 1,711 complaints 2016: 2,054 complaints 2017: 1,438 complaints 2017 2018: 2,307 complaints 2019: 1,325 complaints 2020: 732 complaints 2020 2021: 1,014 complaints 2022: 592 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 191 complaints 2025: 105 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints
1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1991 306 1992: 479 complaints 1993: 588 complaints 1993 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1995 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2,758 complaints 1997 1998: 1,381 complaints 1999: 1,044 complaints 1999 2000: 1,076 complaints 2001: 1,236 complaints 2001 2002: 821 complaints 2003: 423 complaints 2003 2004: 2,029 complaints 2005: 1,112 complaints 2005 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 369 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2009 2010: 843 complaints 2011: 2,188 complaints 2011 2012: 1,781 complaints 2013: 2,987 complaints 2013 2014: 1,532 complaints 2015: 1,711 complaints 2015 2016: 2,054 complaints 2017: 1,438 complaints 2017 2018: 2,307 complaints 2019: 1,325 complaints 2019 2020: 732 complaints 2021: 1,014 complaints 2021 2022: 592 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 191 complaints 2025: 105 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027

1991: 306 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972,758
19981,381
19991,044
20001,076
20011,236
2002821
2003423
20042,029
20051,112
2006585
2007488
2008369
2009324
2010843
20112,188
20121,781
20132,987
20141,532
20151,711
20162,054
20171,438
20182,307
20191,325
2020732
20211,014
2022592
2023408
2024191
2025105
202610
20270

Known problem areas

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

Fuel system, gasoline

52% · 158 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2025-04-08

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, 2013-07-16

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, 2013-05-24

Electrical system

19% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-07

Electrical processor caught fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-17

Ignition switch causes steering column fire. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-06

Service brakes

8% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIRE

Tires

5% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 12 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1991-04-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-07-05 Transmission fluid fires
  2. I
    1991-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-31 Loss of brake effectivenes
  3. I
    1991-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-01 Fuel expulsion
  4. I
    1991-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-30 Loss of brake effectivenes
  5. I
    1992-04-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-27 Fnt reclning seat bck fail
  6. I
    1992-08-27Engineering analysisClosed 1993-10-29 Front seat back failure
  7. I
    1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-07 Fuel expulsion
  8. I
    1993-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 1993-08-20 Fuel expulsion
  9. I
    1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
  10. R
    1993-05-25Steering93V066000 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.

  11. I
    1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
  12. R
    1993-10-28Fuel system, gasoline93V125000 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…

    Remedy: Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

  13. R
    1996-06-07Electrical system96V071000 The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

  14. I
    1998-05-29Recall queryClosed 1999-11-04 Ford F-Series dual fuel tank leakage
  15. I
    1999-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-06 Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
  16. R
    2000-08-26Tires00T005000 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…

    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.

  17. R
    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 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…

    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.

  18. R
    2001-07-09Fuel system, gasoline01I008000 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…

    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…

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 158 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V066000 · Steering
  • Recall 93V125000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 96V071000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 00T005000 · Tires
  • Recall 01X001000 · Tires
  • Recall 01I008000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.