1991 Ford E-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1991 Ford E-150 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).

1Recalls
15Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1991 Ford E-150 recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices

Recall 91V146Sep 4, 1991350,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1991 Ford E-150 problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System6
Tires4
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Power Train2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Equipment1
Seats1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2012-06-13, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD E150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AND SMELLED A GASOLINE FUEL ODOR. HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICE GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FRONT TANK OF THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 7/23/12 *CN
2007-10-01, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD E150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HISSING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BURN MARKINGS INSIDE THE FILLER CAP AS WELL AS OUTSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. HE STATED THAT THE COMPONENTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WERE BURNED. AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2007, THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 193,000.
2004-04-26, Fuel System, Gasoline
I FOUND A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE, 91V-146 THE DEALER CLAMS NO RECORD OF RECALL, BUT HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR 10 YEARS NOW. FORD SAYS RECALLS DONT EXPIRE, BUT SINCE NO RECORD DUE TO IT BEING A 1991 GARY YOEMANS FORD WILL NOT FIX. VEHICLE HAD 60,000 ORIGIONAL MILES ON IT DUE TO LACK OF DRIVABILITY FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. *AK
2002-10-21, Vehicle Speed Control
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK CAUSING VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. TS
2002-08-13, Tires
WHILE DRIVING TWO TIRES FAILED WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF EACH OTHER. THE ORIGINAL GENERAL TIRES (TIRE INFORMATION UNKNOWN) EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED SIGNIFICANT BODY DAMAGE. MANUFACTURER NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *TT

1991 Ford E-150 questions

Does the 1991 Ford E-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Ford E-150: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford E-150?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Tires (4), Fuel System, Gasoline (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Ford E-150 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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