1991 Ford F-150
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
- Investigations
- 12
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 1991
Opened by NHTSA
52% of complaints
Complaints per year
1991: 306 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 306 |
| 1992 | 479 |
| 1993 | 588 |
| 1994 | 700 |
| 1995 | 626 |
| 1996 | 324 |
| 1997 | 2,758 |
| 1998 | 1,381 |
| 1999 | 1,044 |
| 2000 | 1,076 |
| 2001 | 1,236 |
| 2002 | 821 |
| 2003 | 423 |
| 2004 | 2,029 |
| 2005 | 1,112 |
| 2006 | 585 |
| 2007 | 488 |
| 2008 | 369 |
| 2009 | 324 |
| 2010 | 843 |
| 2011 | 2,188 |
| 2012 | 1,781 |
| 2013 | 2,987 |
| 2014 | 1,532 |
| 2015 | 1,711 |
| 2016 | 2,054 |
| 2017 | 1,438 |
| 2018 | 2,307 |
| 2019 | 1,325 |
| 2020 | 732 |
| 2021 | 1,014 |
| 2022 | 592 |
| 2023 | 408 |
| 2024 | 191 |
| 2025 | 105 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, gasoline
52% · 158 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.
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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, 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 reportsMost commonly citing switch and ignition.
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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.
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 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Engine and engine cooling
6% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Tires
5% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 12 investigations · oldest first
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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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1992-04-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-08-27 Fnt reclning seat bck fail
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1992-08-27Engineering analysisClosed 1993-10-29 Front seat back failure
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1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-07 Fuel expulsion
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1993-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 1993-08-20 Fuel expulsion
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1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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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.
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1993-07-30Engineering analysisClosed 1994-08-31 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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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.
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1996-06-07Electrical system96V071000 The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
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1998-05-29Recall queryClosed 1999-11-04 Ford F-Series dual fuel tank leakage
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1999-11-04Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-06 Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
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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.
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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.
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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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- 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.