1991 Ford Econoline Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 33%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,934miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Ford Econoline, 33% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,934 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that her vehicle has a dual tank. While driving on the back tank, she smelled gas coming from the vehicle. She learned that fuel was leaking from under the gas cap on the front tank and was mixing with the fuel from the rear tank. She switched to the front fuel tank and continued driving. The contact only uses one tank, but fuel continues to leak back and forth between the tanks. Mechanics stated that she needed to change the selector valve. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199903, filed 2007-08, 52,867 miles“The consumer has experienced problems with the following : tires (directional/4 way), courtesy lights, cruise control, steering (noise), brakes/rear anti-lock, seat belts, seats (loose), gas leak, rear door(s) leak/driver side door hinge, dash cracked, loose running board, front fender (passenger side), arm on driver side seat is broken, wipers, and the ignition key is sticking in the start position. (tires-copper discover) scc”
NHTSA complaint #10003818, filed 2003-01“Recall # 91v146000 fuel: fuel tank : auxillary selector: fuel from the second tank goes into the front tank, causing the fuel to overflow onto the road. This happens while the van is being driven. The problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #849851, filed 1999-10“Both gas tanks leak from where they are welded together. Welds are leaking. Dealer contacted, and stated to contact manufacturer. They are not aware of problem. Replaced one tank, problem still exists with the other tank.”
NHTSA complaint #827612, filed 1998-09Related 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 Econoline 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, E-150 1989–1991 +4 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 12% |
| 1992 | 15 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 33% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 7 | 22% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Econoline
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Econoline
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.
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