CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Ford F-250 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 9 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (31 reports).
1991 Ford F-250 recalls
Most common 1991 Ford F-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 107 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 28 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Tires | 13 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
What owners report
FUEL LEAKED FROM HEATER WIRE IN FUEL FILTER. THE FUEL FOLLOWED THE WIRE UP THE COPPER CORE UNTIL IT REACHED A CRACK IN THE INSULATION ANY TIME THERE WAS FUEL PRESSURE, IE ENGINE RUNNING OR EVEN WITH BOOST PUMP PRESSURE WITH ENGINE OFF.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F-250. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG FUEL ODOR FROM THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL POURING OUT OF THE OPENING OF THE TANK THAT SPILLED ONTO THE STREET AND UNDERNEATH ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FUEL CHECK VALVE IN THE PUMP UNIT WAS DAMAGED, WHICH CAUSED THE FUEL TO TRAVEL FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER AND OVERFLOW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD F-250. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL STARTED LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01I008000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000. ..UPDATED 05/20/15 *BF THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED THE FUEL SWITCH OVER ISSUE AND WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE RECALL. UPDATED 7/6/2015 *JS
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 GAS ONCE; IT WAS GOING 35 MILES/HOUR BY ITSELF (PER THE SPEEDOMETER). I DIDN'T KNOW WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING AND WHEN I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN USING THE BRA
THE VEHICLE IS A 1990 AND THE SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE A SPACE CHOICE FOR THE 1990, ONLY '91 AND UP. THE TRUCK HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM AS THE OTHER MANY FORD TRUCKS. WHILE IDLING, OR UNDERWAY, THE VEHICLE SPEWS GASOLINE FROM THE FRONT TANK, OUT ONTO THE ROAD, OR ANY DRIVEWAY, IF IDLING. IT'S CLEAR THAT ONCE YOU FILL THE REAR TANK AND THEN TRAVEL, THE FUEL, WHICH SHOULD RETURN TO THE REAR TANK IN A CYCLE, DOES NOT. IT SIMPLY RETURNS TO THE FRONT TANK, UNTIL IT FILLS THE FRONT TANK AND FLOODS OUT. THE PUMP IN THE REAR TANK APPEARS TO JUST CONTINUE TO RUN, FOR EXAMPLE,,,, YOU HAVE A FULL REAR TANK. YOU HAVE HALF A TANK OF FUEL IN THE FRONT TANK. YOU DRIVE. THE REAR TANK PUMP, PUMPS ALL OF TH
1991 Ford F-250 questions
Does the 1991 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1991 Ford F-250: Electrical System:Ignition; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Ford F-250?
Based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (31), Fuel System, Gasoline (28), Electrical System (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Ford F-250 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.