1991 Ford F-350

▲ Better than typical
1991 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:36:18.124Z

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-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 88 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021
1991: 31 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199495
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200388
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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ABS: WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR; VEHICLE VIBRATES; EXTENDED STOPPING. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950718

DT: CONSUMERS STATES THE BRAKES FADE. CONSUMER STEPS ON THEM AND THEY GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR SLOWLY. IT DOESN'T DO ANY GOOD TO PUMP THE BRAKES, IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO HAVE VEHICLE STOP COMING DOWN A HILL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20050523

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

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ABOUT AUGUST 2012 I WAS INFORMED BY PETTIS TIRES, CORDELE, GA. THAT THE TWO TIRES I HAD BOUGHT FROM THEM HAD BEEN RECALLED. FOR APPROX. ONE YEAR WE TRADED PHONE CALLS AND NO PROGRESS WAS MADE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131101

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 2 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 2 distinct reports on file.

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

I 19940125 — PE (closed 19940429)

HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS

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 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-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (2 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 1992 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2019 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford F-350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Ford F-350 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford F-350?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford F-350 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.