1991 Ford F SERIES: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
49,995 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Equipment is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 6 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 33.3% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Equipment: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Structure: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2013: 2
Pattern summary
Equipment leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10073230 · 2004-05-27 (May 27, 2004)
1991 FORD F-150 FUEL CROSSOVER PROBLEMS WHEN I FILLED UP THE REAR FUEL TANK IT PUTS FUEL INTO THE FRONT TANK.IF IWOULD HAVE FILLED UP BOTH TANKS WE WOULD HAVE HAD A FUEL SPILL.THE TRUCK HAS NO POWER USING THE FRONT FUEL TANK.I CALLED FORD AND THEY TOLD ME THE WARRANTY ON THIS PROBLEM ENDED 2/25/03.I JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK 5/3/04.*MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10091309 · 2004-09-20 (September 20, 2004)
I HAVE A '1991 F-150 2X4, ALSO WITH THE PAINT CHIPPING. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN ON SO MANY OF THEIR VEHICLES, AND THEY SHOULD FIX IT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10091309 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10128443 · 2005-07-12 (July 12, 2005)
DUE TO SEPERATION OF THE TREAD ON THE TIRE THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DONE TO THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER DOES NOT RESUME RESPONSIBILITES OF DAMAGE.
Owner-reported narrative. 47,990 miles reported. Look up ODI 10128443 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10203102 · 2007-09-15 (September 15, 2007)
FUEL TANK DEVERTER FOR BACK TANK MALFUNCTIONS WHEN SWITCH TO THE REAR FUEL TANK. FUEL FLOWS FROM THE REAR TO THE FRONT THEN HAVE TO SWITCH BACK TO FRONT AFTER A WHILE, FUEL HAS SPILLED OVER FROM THE GAS CAP ONTO THE GROUND WITHCH CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND EXPLOSION. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10203102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490907 · 2013-01-03 (January 3, 2013)
WHILE DRIVING TO THE STORE SMELLED GAS WHEN I GOT TO THE STORE THERE WAS GAS RUNNING DOWN THE SIDE OF TRUCK. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10490907 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10535390 · 2013-08-14 (August 14, 2013)
REAR FRAME RUSTED BAD,REAR SPRING & BRACKET CAME OF THE FRAME. PLUS OTHER PARTS OF FRAME IS RUSTING BAD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10535390 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.