1991 Ford Econoline Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 52,867miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Ford Econoline (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford Econoline. The part named most often is fuel system, with 8 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and engine cooling (5). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,867 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns 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.
- Fuel system8 33%
- Brakes6 25%
- Engine cooling5 21%
- Tires3 13%
- Seats2 8.3%
- Wheels2 8.3%
- Electrical system1 4.2%
- Interior lighting1 4.2%
- Seat belts1 4.2%
Also reported: Steering (1), Body and structure (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “The contact owns a 1991 Ford Econoline. The contact noticed fuel coming from the gas tank along with a puddle of gasoline on the ground. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. This is the first time this failure has occurred. The failure mileage was 175,000 and current mileage was 245,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10263730, filed 2009-03, 175,000 milesBrakes: “Vehicle parked in driveway and brakes working normally. On restarting vehicle there was total failure of braking system. Diamond rv found a disintegrated check valve with an irregular one cm whole in the valve and several cracks elsewhere. Had this occurred at highway speed I doubt we would have escaped major injury.”
NHTSA complaint #714523, filed 1999-11Engine cooling: “Consumer states that the engine fan belt slips and lose thread of the serpentine belt.owner has belt replaced five times in five years. The dealer acknowledged that there were problems with the 1991 Econoline van. Owner has registered a complaint with the Ford motro corp.”
NHTSA complaint #816328, filed 1997-09Tires: “While driving 75 MPH, the rear driver side tire tread separated. The consumer pulled over to change the tire. Cooper size#23575r15 please provide the DOT number.”
NHTSA complaint #10097129, filed 2004-10, 15,000 milesMileage 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 15,000 and 175,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V073000Apr 27, 1993Suspension › Rear › Shock absorberCovers: Ford Econoline 1990–1991
The rear shock crossmember of the frame can crack and separate from the frame.
- 91V172000May 4, 1992Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Ford Econoline 1990–1991, Glaval Universal 1990–1991
The safety belt anchorage for the rear bench seat failed to comply with the standards of fmvss 210.
- 91V146000Sep 4, 1991Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devicesCovers: Ford Econoline 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 Econoline → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Ford Econoline.
Other model years of the Ford Econoline
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 22 | 48,500 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 23 | 97,258 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 28 | 86,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 39 | 50,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 84 | 75,794 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 46 | 79,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 79 | 89,400 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 81 | 98,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 73 | 45,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 124 | 118,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 65 | 103,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 83 | 115,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 24 | 52,867 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 30 | 44,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 32 | — | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 22 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1987 | 15 | 110,000 | 4 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 7 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1985 | 10 | — | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Econoline model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Ford Econoline have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford Econoline as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Ford Econoline is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 8 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.
Has the 1991 Ford Econoline been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Ford Econoline reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,867 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 175,000 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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.