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1991 Ford F-150 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly — runs 7.3× the fleet median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
304Complaints
6Recalls
12Crashes
41Fires
8Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (16.1% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints here are 7.3× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly49 · 16.1%RecalledRecall 01I008000 · Recall 93V125000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices42 · 13.8%RecalledRecall 01I008000 · Recall 93V125000
Electrical System:ignition:switch25 · 8.2%RecalledRecall 96V071000
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank21 · 6.9%RecalledRecall 01I008000 · Recall 93V125000
Fuel System, Gasoline20 · 6.6%RecalledRecall 01I008000 · Recall 93V125000
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump13 · 4.3%RecalledRecall 01I008000 · Recall 93V125000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP13 · 4.3%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP13 · 4.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL10 · 3.3%
TIRES:TREAD/BELT10 · 3.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION9 · 3%

Percentages are the share of the 304 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Tires:tread/belt

NHTSA campaign 01X001000 · 2001 · reported 05/22/2001

SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 93V066000 · 1993 · reported 04/27/1993

THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline

NHTSA campaign 01I008000 · 2001 · reported 07/19/2001

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE CAPACITY OF THE RECEIVING TANK MAY BE EXCEEDED AND FUEL MAY OVERFLOW FROM THE FILLER CAP. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires:tread/belt

NHTSA campaign 00T005000 · 2000 · reported 08/21/2000

IF THE TREAD SEPARATES FROM THE TIRE, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 93V125000 · 1993 · reported 08/02/1993

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:ignition

NHTSA campaign 96V071000 · 1996 · reported 04/25/1996

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. FUEL SPILLS OUT OF FUEL TANK, CAUSING AN ODOR AND POTENTIAL RISK FOR A FIRE…”NHTSA complaint 830497 — filed 11/10/1998 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK, THE FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK WHICH IF THERE IS A SOURCE OF IGNITION A FIRE MAY…”NHTSA complaint 829255 — filed 10/21/1998 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
“RECALL # 93V125000, THE FUEL REGULATOR WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL IN AUG OF 94. OWNER IS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBELM AS STATED IN RECALL DESCRIPTION.”NHTSA complaint 815171 — filed 09/12/1997 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly issues are the most-reported category, cited in 49 of 304 NHTSA complaints (16.1%), followed by fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices (42), electrical system:ignition:switch (25), fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1991 Ford F-150 have?

304 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 41 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 1991 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 01X001000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1991 Ford F-150's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.