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1991 Ford F-250
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 107
- Received Jan 1995 to Jan 2020
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline18 complaints · 17% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Vehicle catches fire from wiring11 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates10 complaints · 9.3% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #96V071000The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Recall #94V040000The 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 abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 9 fires, 4 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 12 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
- Front brake rotors warp and wear early
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 107 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 18 | 17% | – | NHTSA recall #93V125000, #94V040000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 11 | 10% | – | NHTSA recall #96V071000 |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 10 | 9.3% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 9 | 8.4% | – | NHTSA recall #92V026000 |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 7 | 6.5% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 7 | 6.5% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 4 | 3.7% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 4 | 3.7% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 2.8% | – | NHTSA recall #93V066000 |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 3 | 2.8% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 3 | 2.8% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 2.8% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #96V071000April 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
NHTSA recall #94V040000February 23, 199489,770 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak.
Abrasion of the steel tube wall that eventually causes a fuel leak may result in a fire, if a source of ignition is present.
Remedy
Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.
NHTSA recall #93V125000August 2, 19931,131,000 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
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.
Spilled fuel Can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Remedy
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
NHTSA recall #93V066000April 27, 19932,419 vehicles affected
steering: steering wheel/handle bar
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.
The lodged keys Can cause loss of steering control, whichcan result in an accident when the vehicle is being used on the highway.
Remedy
A shield will be positioned between the steering wheel and the ignition switch and held in place by the steering lock band.
NHTSA recall #92V026000March 3, 1992467,000 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
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 pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.
Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1991 Ford F-250.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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