1991 Ford E-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Ford E-250, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 2004-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 19% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1996 | 3 | 15% |
| 1995 | 2 | 13% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford E-250
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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