1991 Ford E-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Ford E-150, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10461436, filed 2012-06, 75,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10204513, filed 2007-10, 193,000 milesRelated recalls
- 91V146000Sep 4, 1991The 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…Covers: Ford E-150 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, Econoline 1989–1991 +4 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 24% |
| 1998 | 11 | 18% |
| 1997 | 22 | 22% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 13% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 20% |
| 1990 | 8 | 47% |
| 1989 | 8 | 26% |
| 1988 | 2 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford E-150
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology