1991 Ford F-150 Electrical System:ignition:switch Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system:ignition:switch ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 304 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1991 Ford F-150 overview page.
What owners report
“THE VEHICLE GOT ON FIRE WHILE WAS PARKED. CONSUMER SAID "THE FIRE STARTED ON THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND ALSO ACCORDING TO THE DEALER.”NHTSA complaint 818105 — filed 10/31/1997
“DRIVING IN TOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITHOUT WARNING SMOKE JUST STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND GOT…”NHTSA complaint 813826 — filed 07/07/1997
“CONSUMER STATES THAT WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT ON FIRE. IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE RESULTED IN FIRE, RECALL 96S28. *SLC”NHTSA complaint 803918 — filed 12/23/1996
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Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1991 Ford F-150 have electrical system:ignition:switch problems?
Electrical System:ignition:switch is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1991 Ford F-150: 25 of 304 complaints on file (8.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1991 Ford F-150 have in total?
304 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 41 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system:ignition:switch category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
