1991 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 26%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,867miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Ford F-350, 26% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,867 miles. 2 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.
“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 miles“There was a factory defect with brakes, it took several years for consumer to figure out what the problem was. Brake pedal went to the floor, and pulled a trailer. It pulsated, and brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was in a vehicle crash due to faulty brakes. The master cylinder is too small and weak for the size of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #869738, filed 2000-09“Driving up hill and depressing the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, and had no braking power. Took truck to the dealer, and had the calipers/pads and drums replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #825667, filed 1998-07“While driving and during a panic stop, experienced ABS brake failure, when upon applying the brakes they grabbed then released, allowing vehicle to roll forward before stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #804453, filed 1996-11Related recalls
- 92V026000Mar 3, 1992A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This…Covers: Ford F-350 1988–1991, F-250 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford F-350
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford F-350
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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