1991 Ford Mustang Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,225miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,225 miles.
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.
“While driving vehicle started to lose oil pressure. Oil gauge started to fluctuate. After parking vehicle, made calls to mechanics. Was informed a composite was replaced in the oil pan gasket. The caused the engine to be messed up.”
NHTSA complaint #862579, filed 2000-05“Because the fuel line is routed next to the muffler, the muffler burned a hole in fuel line, causing gasoline to leak out. The fuel line is rubber. Vehicle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #810315, filed 1997-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 13% |
| 2022 | 14 | 28% |
| 2021 | 15 | 27% |
| 2020 | 8 | 7% |
| 2018 | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 6% |
| 2015 | 32 | 7% |
| 2014 | 11 | 3% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 22 | 5% |
| 2011 | 26 | 6% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 44 | 10% |
| 2005 | 100 | 14% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 8% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 4% |
| 1998 | 30 | 13% |
| 1997 | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 | 17 | 7% |
| 1995 | 19 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 5% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 7 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1985 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1991 Ford Mustang
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Ford Mustang
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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