1991 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 107 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Ford F-250, 9% of the 107 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 transmission started bucking and causing grinding noises and the vehicle at times would not go faster than 45 and was always in danger of complete break down in the travel portions of the highways or out in the middle of nowhere and put myself and any other persons with me in danger of being in a accident and seriously hurt or killed.”
NHTSA complaint #735316, filed 2000-10“Front brake calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also front end misalignment; windshield wiper motor failed; replaced leaking axle seals; fuel pump failure/ fuel line recall and problems with transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #983417, filed 1996-06“Rear axle seal leaks onto rear brakes affecting stopping efficiency. Dealership replaced w/modified design twice. Condition has reoccured. Please describe. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #978925, filed 1996-02Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford F-250
30 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTires
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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