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1991 Ford E-150 problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Ford E-150 is electrical system. It has 1.3 times the complaints of a typical E-150 model year.

Typical year1.3x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
15
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
2
Worst area
Electrical
Fuel economy
11-16mpg

The worst 1991 Ford E-150 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Electrical
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1

Problems by type

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  • Electrical
    4
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Tires
    3
  • Transmission
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Seats
    1

Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devicesReported September 4, 1991 · 350,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
Risk
The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

Recall number 91V146000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 1991 Ford E-150

Defect investigations

Loss of brake effectivenesOpened October 30, 1991, closed October 30, 1992

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EA91044

Fuel expulsionOpened June 26, 1991, closed November 1, 1991

There is no summary currently available

EA91031

Loss of brake effectivenesOpened May 23, 1991, closed October 31, 1991

There is no summary currently available

PE91077

Transmission fluid firesOpened April 9, 1991, closed July 5, 1991

There is no summary currently available

PE91064

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Ford E-150 2

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

1991 Ford E-150 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
4.9L 6‑cylRWD13-1415-1914-16
5.0L 8‑cylRWD11-1215-1613
5.8L 8‑cylRWD1013-1511-12

What 1991 Ford E-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford e150. The contact was driving 45 MPH and smelled a gasoline fuel odor. He stopped the vehicle and notice gasoline leaking from the front tank of the fuel line. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not under the recall. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000. Updated 7/23/12

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Fuel system · 193,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford e150. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud hissing sound coming from the vehicle. He inspected the vehicle and noticed burn markings inside the filler cap as well as outside of the fuel tank. He stated that the components on the inside of the fuel tank were burned. As of october 1, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. The contact believed that a short circuit caused the failure. The current and failure mileages were 193,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 20,000 miles · FL

I found a safety recall on my vehicle, 91v‑146 the dealer clams no record of recall, but has had this problem for 10 years now. Ford says recalls dont expire, but since no record due to it being a 1991 gary yoemans ford will not fix. Vehicle had 60,000 origional miles on it due to lack of drivability for this exact problem.

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Acceleration · OH

Consumer states while driving the accelerator pedal became stuck causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate. Ts

Filed Aug 2, 2002 · Tires · NY

While driving two tires failed within 30 minutes of each other. The original general tires (tire information unknown) experienced tread separation which caused significant body damage. Manufacturer not willing to do anything.

Filed Jun 3, 2002 · Tires · AZ

Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started to tremble all over. However consumer was able to control vehicle. Left front tire tread separated from rim.*ak consumer stated all 5 tires had to be replaced.

Filed Jul 27, 2001 · Electrical, Seats · IL

We have spent money trying to fix the same problemson our van over and over we have a handicap child that his life depends on the function of the van when we purchased the van we informed dealer of this and he stated that the van was in great condition to travel any where. We also let them know that our child travels back and fourth from champaign illinois to chicago illinois to go to diffrent hospitals and visit family. Within the first days that we purchased the van it started to have problems and the alternator gave out and drained the battery hill. Ford did replace the parts but since then we continue to have to replace this parts frequently. Hill ford made an attempt to fix the fuel problems with the van but about a month after service it went back to having starting problems because of fuel over flowing. We did try to repair the problem with firestone twice but it always goes back to the same thing. The fuse box located under the front hood controls the motor that allows the back seat to be lifted and lowered does not work every time I replace the fuse it burns it out when I contacted hill ford they said they could not help me. I do not have all the money neccessary to fix every extensive problem.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Tires · LA

Firestone fr480 tires p235 75 r15 experienced sidewall cracking.

Filed Oct 19, 1998 · Transmission · PA

Transmission failed and replacement transmission failed also.

Filed Sep 24, 1996 · Electrical · MA · 1 injury

Had to replace three batteries and four alternators, purchased truck new . .

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Questions about the 1991 Ford E-150

Is the 1991 Ford E-150 reliable?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1991 Ford E-150, 1.3 times a typical E-150 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Ford E-150?

Electrical system, with 4 complaints. Next is fuel system (3).

How many recalls does the 1991 Ford E-150 have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

What year does the Ford E-150 have the most electrical problems?

The Ford E-150 model years with the most electrical complaints are 1994 (12 complaints) and 1996 (10 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 1991 Ford E-150 get?

Official estimates for the 1991 Ford E-150 range from 11 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.9L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 13-14 city and 15-19 highway.

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