1991 Ford Fiesta

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1991 Ford Fiesta
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:39:38.016Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Fiesta Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaints 1991: 2 complaints 1991 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2011: 729 complaints 2012: 616 complaints 2012 2013: 667 complaints 2014: 501 complaints 2014 2015: 257 complaints 2016: 178 complaints 2016 2017: 72 complaints 2018: 35 complaints 2018 2019: 92 complaints 2019
1991: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19891
19912
20011
20021
2011729
2012616
2013667
2014501
2015257
2016178
201772
201835
201992

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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STUCK ACCELERATOR, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970926

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE TRYING TO START THE CAR, THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960227

WHILE TRYING TO START THE CAR, THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960227

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Ford Fiesta — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Ford Fiesta reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford Fiesta?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford Fiesta have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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