1991 Ford F-250

▲ Better than typical
1991 Ford F-250
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:32.821Z

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-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 130 complaints 1994: 123 complaints 1994 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: 195 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: 1082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1991: 107 complaints
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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993130
1994123
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171082
2018382
20191151
2020253
2021158
2022116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MALFUNCTIONING OF FUEL SWITCHING SYSTEM, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (93V-125). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950525

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, 20031104

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20030603

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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

R 19920610 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 PI

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.

Campaign 92V026000 — check if this car was fixed

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 19930604 — EA (closed 19940729)

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

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 19940325 — fuel system, gasoline

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 TO

Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES.

Campaign 94V040000 — 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 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-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V066000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 93V125000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V040000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01X001000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01I008000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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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 electrical system:ignition:switch, accounting for 9% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford F-250 have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.