Complaints
357
Crashes
12
Fires
52
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#149 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:134,018 mi
Fires:2
#242 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
Avg mileage:107,000 mi
#325 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:19
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 49 | — | 2 | 134,018 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 42 | — | — | 107,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 25 | — | 19 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 21 | — | — | 94,667 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 20 | — | 2 | 113,056 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 13 | — | — | 145,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 10 | — | — | 82,200 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 2 | — | 145,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 9 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 6 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 5 | — | 5 | 78,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3 | — | — | — |
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
49
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
134,018
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,000
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
19
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,667
Gasoline Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
113,056
Fuel Pump
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,200
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
145,000
Electrical System:Ignition
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
78,000
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Ford F-150 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Ford F-150 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Ford F-150 has 357 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly with 49 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Ford F-150?
Top reported problems: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (49 complaints, avg 134,018 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices (42 complaints, avg 107,000 mi); Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (25 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1991 Ford F-150?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 119,642 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1991 Ford F-150?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Ford F-150 include 12 crash-related reports, 52 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1991 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Ford F-150 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1991 Ford F-150?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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