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1991 Ford F-450 SD Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
67%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1991 Ford F-450 SD, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Consumer has had several problems with vehicle. Rear axle/flywheel and clutch pressure plates have all been replaced 3 times each. Dealer says it doesn't seem to be a nation wide problem, but admitts there is a problem with the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #865432, filed 2000-07

“Engine started smoking, but not overheating. Mixing oil & antifreeze due to pinhole in engine block. Took to dealer ('96) & re-manufactured engine (not new) was put in. Problem temporarily solved. Has now reoccurred. Manufacturer said pinhole problem fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #824754, filed 1998-06

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024111%
2011233%
20082841%
2007213%
2006926%
2005513%
2004721%
2003425%
2002214%
200129%
2000512%
1999812%
1993240%
1991467%

Other parts of the 1991 Ford F-450 SD

Electrical system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford F-450 SD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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