1991 Ford F-150 engine problems

17 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
7
Engine
3
Exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)
2
Cooling system: radiator assembly
2
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
Exhaust system: emission control
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford F-150 engine problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Idle air spd ctrl vlv malfOpened July 30, 1993, closed August 31, 1994

There is no summary currently available

EA93022

Idle air spd ctrl vlv malfOpened March 2, 1993, closed July 30, 1993

There is no summary currently available

PE93010

What 1991 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 2, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 176,000 miles · KS · fire

I was driving to work and the engine caught fire.

Filed Oct 19, 2009 · Engine · 89,953 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford f150 pickup truck. His vehicle exhibits a no-start condition. He had to replace the starter and the solenoid. None of the repairs have remedied the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer due to the diagnostic testing fee. The failure mileage was 89,953.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Engine · 135,000 miles · IN

Overheating cooling system not working.

Filed Mar 6, 2002 · Engine · TN · fire

Exhaust manifold has cracked, causing fumes to enter into passenger's compartment. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.

Filed Nov 15, 2000 · Engine · CA

Vehicle stalled without prior warning and engine died. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Feb 8, 2000 · Engine · OH

Poorly designed check valve in the front fuel pump causes the front gas tank to leak out under the vehicle.

Filed Dec 24, 1999 · Engine · TX · fire

After parking the truck, turning off the ignition, and walking away, some sounds were heard coming from the vehicle. Upon looking back, smoke was observed coming from the hood area. When the hood was opened, fire erupted. It is not known if the fire was caused by fuel or electrical failure. Result was total loss of underhood soft goods.

Filed Feb 17, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Engine hesitates to accelerate when cold.

Filed Aug 23, 1998 · Engine · OH

Engine failure.

Filed Jun 2, 1997 · Engine · NY

The oil pan rusted.

Questions about the 1991 Ford F-150 engine

Does the 1991 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the engine of the 1991 Ford F-150, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Ford F-150 engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford F-150 engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-150 have bad engine?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most engine complaints are 2018 (591 complaints), 2013 (567 complaints) and 1997 (544 complaints).