1991 Ford F-350 Problems
- Complaints
- 31filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 89,450miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 5campaigns 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 F-350 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford F-350. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by fuel system (7) and electrical system (3). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 89,450 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the shoes/linings and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
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.
- Brakes8 26%
- Fuel system7 23%
- Electrical system3 9.7%
- Engine cooling3 9.7%
- Tires3 9.7%
- Body and structure2 6.5%
- Exterior lighting1 3.2%
- Steering1 3.2%
- Vehicle speed control1 3.2%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Dt: consumers states the brakes fade. Consumer steps on them and they go down to the floor slowly. It doesn't do any good to pump the brakes, it is almost impossible to have vehicle stop coming down a hill.”
NHTSA complaint #10121913, filed 2005-05, 133,867 milesFuel system: “We had the fuel pump replaced two times, the first time was because of the fuel running back and forth between the tanks. The next time is because the fuel pump was faulty and would not send fuel to engine properly, it would cut out. Now we can't use th”
NHTSA complaint #721627, filed 2000-04Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 79,000 and 133,867 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
- 96V071000Apr 25, 1996Electrical system › IgnitionCovers: Ford F-350 1988–1991, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- 94V040000Feb 23, 1994Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford F-350 1990–1991, F-250 1990–1991, Super Duty 1990–1991
The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads to abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually…
- 93V125000Aug 2, 1993Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Ford F-350 1990–1993, F-250 1990–1993, F-150 1990–1993 +1 more
A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.
- 93V066000Apr 27, 1993Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Ford F-350 1991, Ford HY-Rail Bronco 1987–1991, F Super Duty 1987–1991 +5 more
Keys attached to the key ring of an ignition key while it is in the vehicle ignition can become lodged in the steering lock receiver as the steering wheel is being turned.
- 92V026000Mar 3, 1992Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/liningsCovers: Ford F-350 1988–1991, F-250 1988–1991
A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and…
Recall details for the 1991 Ford F-350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE94004Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaksClosed · Jan 25, 1994
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Ford F-350.
Other model years of the Ford F-350
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 91 | 73,000 | 0 | — | — | 9 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2013 | 76 | 79,000 | 1 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 149 | 90,000 | 4 | — | — | 71 · More | Stable |
| 2011 | 136 | 60,000 | 4 | — | — | 92 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 28 | 104,000 | 2 | — | — | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2008 | 131 | 67,532 | 9 | — | — | 90 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 36 | 54,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 145 | 60,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 114 | 81,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 159 | 50,047 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 90 | 42,044 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 116 | 65,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2001 | 160 | 72,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 304 | 81,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 413 | 106,925 | 12 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 12 | 75,158 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 155 | 110,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 130 | 103,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 134 | 130,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 95 | 145,900 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 101 | 111,330 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 52 | 87,500 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 31 | 89,450 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 39 | 44,470 | 6 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1989 | 42 | 116,250 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 29 | 150,000 | 4 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 14 | 106,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F-350 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford F-350 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Ford F-350 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (26% of the total), followed by fuel system with 7.
Has the 1991 Ford F-350 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 5 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 F-350 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 89,450 miles and the middle half falls between 79,000 and 133,867 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.