1991 Ford E-150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Ford E-150. Newest first.
The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
Owner complaints
15 complaints1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford E150. The contact was driving 45 mph and smelled a gasoline fuel odor. He stopped the vehicle and notice gasoline leaking from the front tank of the fuel line. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not under the recall. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000. updated 7/23/12 *cn
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford E150. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud hissing sound coming from the vehicle. he inspected the vehicle and noticed burn markings inside the filler cap as well as outside of the fuel tank. he stated that the components on the inside of the fuel tank…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford E150. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud hissing sound coming from the vehicle. he inspected the vehicle and noticed burn markings inside the filler cap as well as outside of the fuel tank. he stated that the components on the inside of the fuel tank were burned. as of october 1, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. the contact believed that a short circuit caused the failure. the current and failure mileages were 193,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
I found a safety recall on my vehicle, 91v-146 the dealer clams no record of recall, but has had this problem for 10 years now. ford says recalls dont expire, but since no record due to it being a 1991 gary yoemans ford will not fix. vehicle had 60,000 origional miles on it due to lack of drivability for this exact problem. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Consumer states while driving the accelerator pedal became stuck causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate. ts
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving two tires failed within 30 minutes of each other. the original general tires (tire information unknown) experienced tread separation which caused significant body damage. Manufacturer not willing to do anything. *tt
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started to tremble all over. However consumer was able to control vehicle. Left front tire tread separated from rim.*ak consumer stated all 5 tires had to be replaced.*jb
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
We have spent money trying to fix the same problemson our van over and over we have a handicap child that his life depends on the function of the van when we purchased the van we informed dealer of this and he stated that the van was in great condition to travel any where. We also let them know…
We have spent money trying to fix the same problemson our van over and over we have a handicap child that his life depends on the function of the van when we purchased the van we informed dealer of this and he stated that the van was in great condition to travel any where. We also let them know that our child travels back and fourth from champaign illinois to chicago illinois to go to diffrent hospitals and visit family. Within the first days that we purchased the van it started to have problems and the alternator gave out and drained the battery hill. Ford did replace the parts but since then we continue to have to replace this parts frequently. Hill ford made an attempt to fix the fuel problems with the van but about a month after service it went back to having starting problems because of fuel over flowing. We did try to repair the problem with firestone twice but it always goes back to the same thing. The fuse box located under the front hood controls the motor that allows the back seat to be lifted and lowered does not work every time I replace the fuse it burns it out when I contacted hill ford they said they could not help me. I do not have all the money neccessary to fix every extensive problem.*ak
- Tires › Sidewall
Firestone fr480 tires P235 75 R15 experienced sidewall cracking. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed and replacement transmission failed also.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Had to replace three batteries and four alternators, purchased truck new . .*Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission failed, resulting in injury. (Attorney for client) *dh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle difficult to start due to ignition switch problems. *Dsh
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift
Consumer got a flat tire used the jack and the jack top broke this was the first time used . tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Had have two exhaust manifold replaced and the exhaust was leaking up into the passenger compartment. Please describe. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition
The truck loss all power.please describe. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Loss of brake effectivenes
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- Fuel expulsion
There is no summary currently available
- Loss of brake effectivenes
There is no summary currently available
- Transmission fluid fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 45059Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns.
Every Ford E-150 model year
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