MYRModel Year Report

1991 Ford F-250

▲ Better than typical
1991 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:52.499Z

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
107
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
11

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

30% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 107 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 107 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2016 2017: 1,082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 107 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 196 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

1991: 107 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008196
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

30% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I had just been jumped by aaa because my truck wasn't starting; the aaa agent also cleaned the battery terminals. I intended to have it towed to the Ford dealer because I didn't think it would start.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-21

Fuel system, gasoline

26% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.

FIRE
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Malfunctioning of fuel switching system, causing fuel spillage, resulting in a fire prior to/after recall repairs (93V-125).

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-25

The gasoline was not transferring between the fuel tanks, causing vehicle to stall due to low gasoline. The dealer replaced the fuel tank sender and the fuel pump.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-04

When the front tank was empty and the consumer switched to the rear full tank, somehow the gas from the rear tank pumped back into the front tank which resulted in the rear tank being empty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-29

Electrical system

14% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing switch and wiring.

FIRE

Power train

11% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and seal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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While in park the truck shifted to reverse and ran over the leg of owner. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-28

While driving leak of transmission fluid and burning causing smoke and burning. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-09-19

Tires

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
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Front tire wearing unevenly even with recent alignment. Took to americas tire co. For rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would not help-tire defective. Is this tire on the recall?

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-03

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 11 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. R
    1992-06-10Service brakes, hydraulic92V026000 A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper…

    Remedy: Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.

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  6. I
    1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-07 Fuel expulsion
  7. I
    1993-01-07Engineering analysisClosed 1993-08-20 Fuel expulsion
  8. I
    1993-03-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-07-30 Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
  9. 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.

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  10. I
    1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
  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.

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  13. R
    1994-03-25Fuel system, gasoline94V040000 The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads…

    Remedy: Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.

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

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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

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  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…

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Buy-smart checklist

1991 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 93V066000 · Steering
  • Recall 93V125000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V040000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 96V071000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 01X001000 · Tires
  • Recall 01I008000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Ford F-250 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford F-250?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Ford F-250 have?
7 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.