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Ford F SeriesModel year report

1991 Ford F Series Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,995miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Ford F Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford F Series. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and equipment (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,995 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Fuel tank deverter for back tank malfunctions when switch to the rear fuel tank. Fuel flows from the rear to the front then have to switch back to front after a while, fuel has spilled over from the gas cap onto the ground withch can cause a fire and explosion.”

NHTSA complaint #10203102, filed 2007-09, 52,000 miles

Body and structure: “I have a '1991 f-150 2x4, also with the paint chipping. This is unacceptable to have this happen on so many of their vehicles, and they should fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #10091309, filed 2004-09

Tires: “Due to seperation of the tread on the tire there was significant damage done to the body of the vehicle. Manufacturer does not resume responsibilites of damage.”

NHTSA complaint #10128443, filed 2005-07, 47,990 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 47,990 and 52,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,995 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200422005200720132
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1991 Ford F Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1991 Ford F Series.

Other model years of the Ford F Series

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2005944,5000———Not enough data
2004799,5000———Not enough data
20023498,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200144100,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20004173,5001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19993680,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19982087,5210———Stable
199747118,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199616104,0000———Stable
199516110,0800———Stable
19947125,0000———Not enough data
19935160,8250———Not enough data
1991649,9950———Not enough data
1988692,5001———Not enough data

All Ford F Series model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 Ford F Series have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Ford F Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1991 Ford F Series is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 1991 Ford F Series been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1991 Ford F Series reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,995 miles and the middle half falls between 47,990 and 52,000 miles; 50% 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.