Ford E-250Model year report

1991 Ford E-250 Problems

Complaints: 8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 150,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns on record
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 13 mpgcombined, 4.9L 6-cyl RWD · 12 city / 14 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Ford E-250 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford E-250. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 150,000 miles. 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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 1991 Ford E-250. The contact stated that the reserve tank began spilling over into the main fuel tank and causing the fuel tank to overflow. The failure was causing the main tank to spill into the reserve as well. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10396997, filed 2011-04, 150,000 miles

Tires: “Pe000020; firestone, steel tex radial r4s replacement tire on a 1991, Ford, f250. While driving 45 MPH on highway right rear tire tread separated from the tire. The vibration was very intense.”

NHTSA complaint #871932, filed 2000-10

Transmission and drivetrain: “Husband was traveling on interstate, approx. 65mph. Sudden metallic noises and rumbling. Pulled over safely to find rear of transmission housing has lost several large chunks, leaving a gaping hole aproximately 10 inches by 4 inches. Towed to repair facility. Mechanic could not remove drive line from tail piece of transmission. He contacted a speciallist who informed him that certain Ford transmissions of certain years, including '91, had a defect causing them to not get lubricant to the rear part of the transmission, causing overheating, massive damage and failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10098621, filed 2004-11

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 150,000 and 150,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 150,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1991 Ford E-250 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
E250 Econoline 2WD	4.9L 6-cyl	4-speed automatic	13	16	14	$4,800
E250 Econoline 2WD	4.9L 6-cyl	3-speed automatic	12	14	13	$5,150
E250 Econoline 2WD	5.0L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	11	16	13	$5,150
E250 Econoline 2WD	5.8L 8-cyl	4-speed automatic	10	14	11	$6,100

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, 1991
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Covers: Ford E-250 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, E-150 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-250 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

EA93014Alternator belt failureClosed · Jun 4, 1993

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Ford E-250.

Other model years of the Ford E-250

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2014	7	59,830	11	—	15	—	Not enough data
2013	11	40,000	11	—	15	—	Not enough data
2012	8	53,500	12	—	15	—	Not enough data
2011	6	27,746	16	—	15	—	Not enough data
2010	9	81,427	11	—	—	—	Not enough data
2008	6	76,000	21	—	—	—	Not enough data
2007	6	21,500	26	—	—	—	Not enough data
2006	12	5,600	29	—	—	—	Not enough data
2005	11	57,300	9	—	15	—	Not enough data
2004	8	89,500	16	—	15	—	Not enough data
2003	17	50,103	7	—	14	—	Stable
2002	17	40,000	5	—	14	—	Falling
2001	18	120,000	3	—	14	—	Stable
2000	18	43,519	5	—	14	—	Stable
1999	31	59,555	6	—	13	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1998	16	92,300	5	—	13	—	Stable
1997	24	98,500	4	—	14	—	Stable
1996	20	94,500	3	—	12	—	Stable
1995	15	115,000	3	—	12	—	Stable
1994	11	90,012	3	—	12	—	Not enough data
1993	7	162,792	3	—	13	—	Not enough data
1992	14	25,000	3	—	13	—	Not enough data
1991	8	150,000	1	—	13	—	Not enough data
1989	7	41,000	2	—	13	—	Not enough data

All Ford E-250 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Ford E-250 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford E-250 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Ford E-250 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by tires with 2.

Has the 1991 Ford E-250 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-250 get?

The EPA rates the 1991 Ford E-250 (E250 Econoline 2WD, 4.9L 6-cyl) at 13 mpg combined, 12 city and 14 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-250 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 150,000 miles and the middle half falls between 150,000 and 150,000 miles; 0% 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.