1991 Ford E-250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 Ford E-250. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 Ford E-250. 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
8 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford E-250. The contact stated that the reserve tank began spilling over into the main fuel tank and causing the fuel tank to overflow. The failure was causing the main tank to spill into the reserve as well. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 91v146000…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford E-250. The contact stated that the reserve tank began spilling over into the main fuel tank and causing the fuel tank to overflow. The failure was causing the main tank to spill into the reserve as well. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign ID number: 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices), but was told by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 200,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Husband was traveling on interstate, approx. 65Mph. sudden metallic noises and rumbling. pulled over safely to find rear of transmission housing has lost several large chunks, leaving a gaping hole aproximately 10 inches by 4 inches. towed to repair facility. mechanic could not remove drive…
Husband was traveling on interstate, approx. 65Mph. sudden metallic noises and rumbling. pulled over safely to find rear of transmission housing has lost several large chunks, leaving a gaping hole aproximately 10 inches by 4 inches. towed to repair facility. mechanic could not remove drive line from tail piece of transmission. he contacted a speciallist who informed him that certain ford transmissions of certain years, including '91, had a defect causing them to not get lubricant to the rear part of the transmission, causing overheating, massive damage and failure. this malfunction could have caused a fire, property damage, or worse a crash with injuries or death.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer states having the same problem as recall#91v146000 fuel tank. Dealer will not repair because vin was not included. mr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Nhtsa#6238-91-v-146-000 fuel tank: the dual tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks consumer states has the same problem. recall has been issued on similar makes and models, however this vehicle IS not included due to the vin. *Ts *jb
- Tires
Tire been punctured and water had damaged steel causing them to rust. No rust found at the time of fread coming off.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brake pedal went to floor no brakes whatsoever. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pe000020; firestone, steel tex radial R4S replacement tire on a 1991, ford, F250. while driving 45 mph on highway right rear tire tread separated from the tire. *Ak the vibration was very intense. *yh
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Driveline
Transmission leaks/shifts hard/jerks.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Alternator belt failure
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- 3055505Unknown
- 601045Front caliper piston boots damaged.
- 601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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