1991 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 23%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Ford F-350, 23% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“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 2000-04“The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed where the contact examined the vehicle and noticed one of the dual fuel tanks was full and one was empty. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileages were 79,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10404296, filed 2011-06, 79,000 miles“Vehicle has dual fuel tanks where one tank (back) would overflow into the other tank (forward) when its already filled & cause a spillage of fuel. When switch to forward tank alone, would have no problem at all.”
NHTSA complaint #866827, filed 2000-08“Recall # 93v125000, after recall work was performed owner is still experiencing the same problem with fuel tanks. Dealer stated that there is nothing they can do until manufacturer corrects recall remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #812645, filed 1997-06Related recalls
- 94V040000Feb 23, 1994The 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…Covers: Ford F-350 1990–1991, F-250 1990–1991, Super Duty 1990–1991
- 93V125000Aug 2, 1993A 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…Covers: Ford F-350 1990–1993, F-250 1990–1993, F-150 1990–1993 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford F-350
8 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology