1991 Ford F-250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
76 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
102,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 76 complaints (9.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 21.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 12 | 15.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 5.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.9% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 7 |
| Tires | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 7; Tires: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices: 5; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 5; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Tires:Tread/Belt: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 61 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 18; 2000: 14; 2001: 12; 2002: 3; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 3; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10689779 · 2015-02-21 (February 21, 2015)
I HAD JUST BEEN JUMPED BY AAA BECAUSE MY TRUCK WASN'T STARTING; THE AAA AGENT ALSO CLEANED THE BATTERY TERMINALS. I INTENDED TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER BECAUSE I DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD START. SINCE THE AAA AGENT WAS ABLE TO GET TO START, I DECIDED TO STILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO FIND OUT WHY THE BATTERY WAS DEAD (GIVEN THEY HAD THE CAR FOR A MONTH AND HAD PUT IN A NEW BATTERY AND STARTER, AMONG OTHER REPAIRS). DRIVING THE 7 MILES TO THE DEALERSHIP THE CAR SEEMED TO BE ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, THE ENTIRE WAY, I ONLY STEPPED ON THE G…
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10689779 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 504565 · 1996-05-14 (May 14, 1996)
REAR BEARING SEALS LEAK OIL ONTO BRAKES, CAUSING BRAKES TO FAIL. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504565 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046352 · 2003-12-09 (December 9, 2003)
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. *AK THERE WERE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO REMEDY THE TRANSFERRING OF FUEL FROM THE REAR TANK TO THE FRONT TANK THROUGHOUT THE FILLER CAP AND CAUSED LEAKAGE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT FORD COVER THE CHARGES. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 94,177 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046352 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10144562 · 2005-12-06 (December 6, 2005)
DAD: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 93V125000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM: TANK ASSEMBLY. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT II IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. *AK THE DEALER CHARGED THE CONSUMER 500.00 TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP WHICH WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE RECALL. UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10144562 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 601417 · 1996-04-03 (April 3, 1996)
TRANSMISSION FAILED. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) (SECOND VEHICLE ON 503128, 601418, 601419, 601420, 601421) *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 601417 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 735316 · 2000-10-28 (October 28, 2000)
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED BUCKING AND CAUSING GRINDING NOISES AND THE VEHICLE AT TIMES WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 45 AND WAS ALWAYS IN DANGER OF COMPLETE BREAK DOWN IN THE TRAVEL PORTIONS OF THE HIGHWAYS OR OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE AND PUT MYSELF AND ANY OTHER PERSONS WITH ME IN DANGER OF BEING IN A ACCIDENT AND SERIOUSLY HURT OR KILLED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 735316 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 882338 · 2001-03-07 (March 7, 2001)
CONSUMER WENT TO START VEHICLE , SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT , FILLED TRUCK WITH BAD BURNING SMELL, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND NOTICED INSULATION HAS COMPLETELY MELTED ,WIRES OFF ENGINE,A MAJOR CONNECTOR WAS ALSO BURNED, BUT NO FUSES WERE BLOWN. CONSUMER HAS ALREADY FILED COMPLAINT EVOQ#861040 BUT SAME DEFECT RECOOCURRED. SERVICE MANAGER AT DEALER CLAIMED DEFECT WAS NOT UNUSUAL AND WAS AWARE OF DEFECT.*AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE PROBLEM WA NOT ELECTRICAL. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 882338 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486431 · 1995-05-22 (May 22, 1995)
VEHICLE STALLS PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL (93V125).
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486431 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 722697 · 2000-05-15 (May 15, 2000)
SECTOR SHAFT ON STEERING BOX FAILED, CAUSING STEERING LOSS WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 722697 at NHTSA ↗