1991 Ford F-150 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
357 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1991 Ford F-150, alongside 6 recall campaigns and 12 defect investigations. It scores 11/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 110,315 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1991 Ford F-150 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1991 sits among all F-150 years
What owners report
“Recall related, in for repair, 93v125000, fuel is still leaking out front tank. Tt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1991 F-150
“Vehicle fire due to possible recall component failure (ignition switch-96v-071) resulting in vehicle fire. Mjs”— owner report to NHTSA, 1991 F-150
“Front brake failure, plastic piston in front calipers failed due to heat, causing damage. Tt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1991 F-150
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 45 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 110,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 89,429 and 145,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (6)
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 WITH DUAL FUEL TANKS AND 4.9, 5.0,5.8, OR 7.5 LITER GASOLINE…
Fix: 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…
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 WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND…
Fix: 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.
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 TIRES AT LOW INFLATION PRESSURES, HIGH SPEED, AND IN HOT…
Fix: 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.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
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 EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Fix: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
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.
Fix: A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 00V424000.
Led to recall campaign 93V125000.
Led to recall campaign 93V125000.
Led to recall campaign 92V026000.
Led to recall campaign 91V146000.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1991 Ford F-150 reliable?
The 1991 Ford F-150 drew 357 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 11/100, scored against the model's worst year (1997).
What are the most common 1991 Ford F-150 problems?
The top reported problems for the 1991 Ford F-150 are fuel system (163 complaints), electrical (61), and brakes & stability (28).
At what mileage do 1991 Ford F-150 problems show up?
Owners most often report 1991 Ford F-150 problems around 110,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 89,429 and 145,000 miles.
Does the 1991 Ford F-150 have recalls?
6 recall campaigns apply to the 1991 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.