1991 Ford F-250 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 14%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,323miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 Ford F-250, 14% of the 107 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,323 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was an acrid odor in the cabin on several occasions. The radio light began functioning intermittently. The dash lights failed to work twice. The head lights failed to work twice, on separate occasions from the dash lights. I went to replace the headlamp switch, and found the connector charred and melted, and the b2 terminal on the switch was loose and discolored. The switch was charred around the b2 terminal.. I am going to replace the connector also.”
NHTSA complaint #10109905, filed 2005-02, 115,646 miles“The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-250. After the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor from the side of the vehicle. The contact noticed fuel pouring out of the opening of the tank that spilled onto the street and underneath another vehicle. The dealer stated that the fuel check valve in the pump unit was damaged, which caused the fuel to travel from one tank to the other and overflow. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10717803, filed 2015-05, 137,000 miles“Would turn on vehicle glow plug would not heat up to move or start engine. Would need to jiggle it off/on a lot of times before starting vehicle. Would have a gauge to indicate that vehicle was on. Had not been to dealer. Jiggling it off and on to start the vehicle could possibly cause explosion or permanent damage to the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #877355, filed 2001-01“Recall 96 v 071 00/electrical system ignition: vehicle experiencing problem with ignition switch failing to operate/ will not turn on. Had to disconnect switch and hot wire to get vehicle to start. Manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that they could not locate VIN system. Asking NHTSA to help in this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #889980, filed 2001-06“While driving at night through mountains all lights went out, and car was filled with fumes that made consumer's eyes water. It smelled like plastic wires burning. Vehicle was still driveable as consumer played with switch, and then they came back on. The smell got so bad that consumer took switch out and found that the connector was melted, but no fuses had blown, bought a new connector. Dealer/Ford contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #861040, filed 2000-04Related recalls
- 96V071000Apr 25, 1996The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.Covers: Ford F-250 1988–1991, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 | 36 | 23% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 5% |
| 2000 | 24 | 7% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 6% |
| 1996 | 11 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 7% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 15 | 14% |
| 1990 | 14 | 13% |
| 1989 | 20 | 18% |
| 1988 | 15 | 24% |
| 1987 | 11 | 29% |
| 1986 | 13 | 34% |
| 1985 | 6 | 29% |
| 1984 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford F-250
30 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsTires
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford F-250
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.
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