1991 Ford F-150 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1991 Ford F-150, and owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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3 safety recalls for the 1991 Ford F-150

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

1. Ignition (electrical system)

   NHTSA 96V071000 Reported April 25, 1996 7,900,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

   The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

2. Tank assembly (fuel system)

   NHTSA 93V125000 Reported August 2, 1993 1,131,000 vehicles potentially affected FORD MOTOR COMPANY

   A 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 occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.

   Remedy: Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

3. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

   NHTSA 93V066000 Reported April 27, 1993 2,419 vehicles potentially affected FAIRMONT TAMPER

   Keys attached to the key ring of an ignition key while it is in the vehicle ignition can become lodged in the steering lock receiver as the steering wheel is being turned.

   Remedy: A shield will be positioned between the steering wheel and the ignition switch and held in place by the steering lock band.

304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 Ford F-150 have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 41 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 112,170 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 54 filed that year.

Most-reported components

• Fuel system, gasoline: tank assembly49
• Fuel system, gasoline: selector devices42
• Electrical system: switch25
• Fuel system, gasoline: auxillary tank21
• Fuel system, gasoline20
• Fuel system, gasoline: fuel pump13
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
• Tires: tread/belt10

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear fuel tank gauge began indicating that the rear tank was losing fuel abnormally fast. After a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 8, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline

“The truck wont crank. When the key is turned off and removed some electrical systems still work and cause smoking. I have had to disconnect the battery in fear the truck will burn down. Ford was conta”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 29, 2021 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 Ford F150 (F150 Pickup 2WD, F150 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Compare Ford F-150 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-150 model year in NHTSA's database.

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• Explorer34,566 complaints
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• Edge14,065 complaints
• Expedition9,359 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.