1991 Ford E-150 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 13 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 11 city / 15 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Ford E-150 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford E-150. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and tires (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 75,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the selector devices filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system4 27%
- Fuel system3 20%
- Tires3 20%
- Engine cooling1 6.7%
- Equipment1 6.7%
- Seats1 6.7%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.7%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #749349, filed 2001-07Fuel system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10067823, filed 2004-04, 20,000 milesTires: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #566881, filed 2002-08Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 193,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 Ford E-150 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E150 Club Wagon RWD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| E150 Club Wagon RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 11 | 15 | 13 | $5,150 |
| E150 Club Wagon RWD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 10 | 13 | 11 | $6,100 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 4.9L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 13 | 15 | 14 | $4,800 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| E150 Econoline 2WD | 5.8L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 10 | 15 | 12 | $5,600 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 91V146000Sep 4, 1991Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devicesCovers: Ford E-150 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, Econoline 1989–1991 +4 more
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.
Recall details for the 1991 Ford E-150 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- EA91044Loss of brake effectivenesClosed · Oct 30, 1991
- EA91031Fuel expulsionClosed · Jun 26, 1991
- PE91077Loss of brake effectivenesClosed · May 23, 1991
- PE91064Transmission fluid firesClosed · Apr 9, 1991
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Ford E-150.
Other model years of the Ford E-150
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 6,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 8 | 18,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2014 | 6 | 16,738 | 6 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 19 | 82,800 | 6 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 2012 | 12 | 60,000 | 8 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 23 | 37,500 | 11 | — | 14 | — | Falling |
| 2010 | 10 | 42,500 | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 7 | 83,000 | 12 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 11 | 66,325 | 17 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 12 | 49,000 | 18 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 17 | 44,373 | 14 | — | 15 | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 16 | 52,879 | 2 | — | 15 | — | Rising |
| 2004 | 33 | 65,000 | 5 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2003 | 21 | 16,354 | 5 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 28 | 86,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 37 | 73,000 | 4 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 50 | 104,602 | 6 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 83 | 96,000 | 6 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 60 | 89,146 | 5 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 102 | 103,000 | 6 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 59 | 120,000 | 3 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 71 | 95,000 | 3 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1994 | 121 | 129,500 | 7 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 71 | 135,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1992 | 64 | 100,000 | 4 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 15 | 75,000 | 1 | — | 13 | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 17 | 126,000 | 3 | — | 13 | — | Falling |
| 1989 | 31 | 94,000 | 2 | — | 13 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1988 | 14 | — | 0 | — | 13 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 17 | 70,000 | 0 | — | 14 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 9 | — | 0 | — | 14 | — | Not enough data |
All Ford E-150 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Ford E-150 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford E-150 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Ford E-150 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.
Has the 1991 Ford E-150 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1991 Ford E-150 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Ford E-150 (E150 Club Wagon, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 11 city and 15 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Ford E-150 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 75,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 193,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.