Complaints
146
Crashes
5
Fires
9
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1991 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:4
#210 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:90,416 mi
#38 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Avg mileage:87,164 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1991 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 10 | — | 4 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 10 | — | — | 90,416 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | 1 | 87,164 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 80,150 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,416
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,164
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,150
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1991 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1991 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1991 Ford F-250 has 146 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Switch with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1991 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (10 complaints); Tire Defects (10 complaints, avg 90,416 mi); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly (8 complaints, avg 87,164 mi). 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-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,053 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-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 1991 Ford F-250 include 5 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 4 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-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1991 Ford F-250 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-250?
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-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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