1991 Ford F-150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1991 Ford F-150. Newest first.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap.
Remedy
Ford IS extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle IS experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge.
This IS not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it IS deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. equipment description: ford IS replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on ford trucks and suvs. ford reports tread separation can occur due to a combination of the sensitivity of the tire…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on march 31, 2002. however, customers can contact ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.ford.com for possible assistance.
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx II tires, size p235/75r15. operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Remedy
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. however, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
Remedy
Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The lodged keys can cause loss of steering control, whichcan result in an accident when the vehicle IS being used on the highway.
Remedy
A shield will be positioned between the steering wheel and the ignition switch and held in place by the steering lock band.
Owner complaints
304 complaints12 involved a crash42 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
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 visual inspection, the contact observed that fuel was flowing from the rear fuel tank into the…
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 visual inspection, the contact observed that fuel was flowing from the rear fuel tank into the front fuel tank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump assembly check valve; however, the dealer declined to attempt to repair the vehicle due to the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V125000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but was unaware if the VIN was ever included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was later informed that the VIN was included in the recall and had been repaired already. The failure mileage was 112,000.
- Electrical system
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 contacted about the issue and said they cant do anything because their records for recalls only go 10 years. Even though the truck has less than 84000 miles on it.
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel spilling out around neck while parked at work, also rear fuel tank pumping gas into front gas tank while driving.... *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that one of the tanks in the vehicle would not work and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but could not be repaired. The details of the diagnostic test could not be provided. The vin was not…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that one of the tanks in the vehicle would not work and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but could not be repaired. The details of the diagnostic test could not be provided. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01l008000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000. Updated 01/05/17*lj
- Fuel/propulsion system
While the engine IS running, the dual tanks cross-flow into one another. one tank has over-filled the other tank and visa versa to include spillage. I have contacted the local dealer and ford about it but they say they can't do anything for me as far as a recall IS concerned even though this…
While the engine IS running, the dual tanks cross-flow into one another. one tank has over-filled the other tank and visa versa to include spillage. I have contacted the local dealer and ford about it but they say they can't do anything for me as far as a recall IS concerned even though this issue was a safety recall issue in the past. I do not know if the previous owner addressed the recall but it IS a problem right now. when I purchased the truck, I didn't know it had a cross-flow problem until someone told me something was leaking from under my truck. Since then, I have noticed that the fuel gauge goes down quicker than it should and when I switch tanks, the other tank has more fuel than it did. this issue happens regardless if in motion or standing still. if the track was fixed via a recall, they obviously didn't do it right or the "fix" didn't fix the problem. I can not afford to fix this issue even though it should have been fixed through the recall already.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel pump assembly caused a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When the failure occurred, the capacity of the second tank was exceeded and would cause fuel spillage. The contact believed…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel pump assembly caused a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When the failure occurred, the capacity of the second tank was exceeded and would cause fuel spillage. The contact believed that the vehicle was exhibiting the exact same failure indicated in nhtsa campaign number: 93v125000. (Fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure and current mileage was 96,000.
- Fuel/propulsion system
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that a portion of the unused fuel from one tank was being returned to the second tank, causing a fuel spillage. The contact also stated that the fuel pressure was low. The contact was not diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of the…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that a portion of the unused fuel from one tank was being returned to the second tank, causing a fuel spillage. The contact also stated that the fuel pressure was low. The contact was not diagnosed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was serviced under recall nhtsa campaign number: 01i008000(fuel system, gasoline) however the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,000.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated the fuel pump failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000. the consumer stated the battery failed and the seal around the speedometer went bad.
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that a portion of the unused fuel from one tank was being returned to the second tank, causing fuel spillage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that a portion of the unused fuel from one tank was being returned to the second tank, causing fuel spillage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 132,000. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline
I was driving to work and the engine caught fire. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
The fuel tank straps on my 1991 ford F-150 have rusted and caused my fuel tanks to leak gasoline. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving less than 1 mph, there was a strong fuel odor. The contact pulled over and noticed that fuel leaking from the gas cap. The contact called the dealer who stated that they could not check the vin because the system was outdated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 89,429 and the current mileage was 89,430.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in recall 01i008000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000 and the current mileage was approximately 130,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F150. The contact stated the fuel gauge that would switch from one fuel tank to the other failed. He previously received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly) but failed to take the vehicle to the dealer…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F150. The contact stated the fuel gauge that would switch from one fuel tank to the other failed. He previously received notification of nhtsa campaign ID number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly) but failed to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Once the failure occurred, the contact inquired about the recall with the dealer but was advised that the recall had expired. The dealer advised that any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 122,000.
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. the contact observed fuel leakage in the second fuel tank spilling fuel into the first fuel tank and causing an excessive overflow. There were two recalls under nhtsa campaign ID numbers 01i008000 (fuel system…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F-150. The vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. the contact observed fuel leakage in the second fuel tank spilling fuel into the first fuel tank and causing an excessive overflow. There were two recalls under nhtsa campaign ID numbers 01i008000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The vin was excluded from the safety recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 170,000. The current mileage was 182,000.
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford F150 pickup truck. His vehicle exhibits a no-start condition. He had to replace the starter and the solenoid. none of the repairs have remedied the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer due to the diagnostic testing fee. The failure mileage was 89,953.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL*- the contact owns a 1991 ford F150 purchased march 2007. The vehicle had dual fuel storage tanks that began leaking. the contact was advised that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and then noticed that it had leaked onto the driveway. although there was a recall on the vehicle nhtsa campaign…
TL*- the contact owns a 1991 ford F150 purchased march 2007. The vehicle had dual fuel storage tanks that began leaking. the contact was advised that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and then noticed that it had leaked onto the driveway. although there was a recall on the vehicle nhtsa campaign number 93v125000) the vin was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were less than 200,000. updated 12-15-08 *bf gas fill up front tank from the rear tank and over flows out of the filler neck of the front tank. Updated 12/17/08. *Jb
- Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford F150 4X4 xlt 300. the vehicle has dual tanks and can travel approximately 100 miles on one tank. when switching to the other tank, the vehicle could only travel approximately 20 miles before running out of fuel. through research, the contact discovered that the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford F150 4X4 xlt 300. the vehicle has dual tanks and can travel approximately 100 miles on one tank. when switching to the other tank, the vehicle could only travel approximately 20 miles before running out of fuel. through research, the contact discovered that the check valve within the fuel pump assembly caused 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 was exceeded. ford stated that nhtsa campaign ID number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) was void and the contact would be liable for the recall repairs after ten years. ford also stated that the recall repairs were already completed. the contact stated that if the repairs were done, the failure would not be present. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 74,561.
- Fuel system, gasoline · Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Recall 93v125000. my 1991 ford F150 IS experiencing the problem this recall addressed. I called the ford 800# and they could not and would not tell me if my vehicle had this recall performed on it, to contact a dealer. I contacted a dealer who said they could not tell me either. I have owned…
Recall 93v125000. my 1991 ford F150 IS experiencing the problem this recall addressed. I called the ford 800# and they could not and would not tell me if my vehicle had this recall performed on it, to contact a dealer. I contacted a dealer who said they could not tell me either. I have owned the vehicle its entire life. local ford dealer, gwinnett place ford. this safety related recall involves spillage of gasoline on our roads/environments, much less a safety issue causing an explosion and/or death. I can not get any help from ford corporate or local ford dealer. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
1991 ford F150 pick up with fuel tank systems problems. Customer states that a recall was done in 1994 for the fuel tank delivery system and now it IS gone bad again and he wants to be reimbursed for the repairs done**cc *jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 60 mph, the rear driver side tire (sentry tru-trac apt, size lt235/75r15, dot-chhk) suddenly had 28" of tread separated from steel belts. Tire did not go flat. The separated tire tread damaged pick- up truck qtr panel, and bent the wheel well splash panels' metal support arm into the…
While driving 60 mph, the rear driver side tire (sentry tru-trac apt, size lt235/75r15, dot-chhk) suddenly had 28" of tread separated from steel belts. Tire did not go flat. The separated tire tread damaged pick- up truck qtr panel, and bent the wheel well splash panels' metal support arm into the rear gas tank filler tube, denting it but did not puncture it. all four tires are the same. I plan to have all four replaced even though all still have 9.5/32 to 10/32 tread left on tires which originally had tread depth of 11. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F150. the contact called regarding recall # 93v125000. the vehicle was mixing gasoline in the other valve. the contact stated that the situation was messy and hazardous. the current and failure mileage were 110629.*ak the customer states this vehicle has dual…
TL* the contact owns a 1991 ford F150. the contact called regarding recall # 93v125000. the vehicle was mixing gasoline in the other valve. the contact stated that the situation was messy and hazardous. the current and failure mileage were 110629.*ak the customer states this vehicle has dual tanks while operating the vehicle gas may spill out of the rear gas tank due to close off valve to rear gas tank not stopping gas from front tank going into rear tank. Update 4/9 *tr
- Unknown or other
The paint on the front hood has peeled right down to the metal. This has been slowly occurring for about 10 years now. Ford and auto body shops say it IS due to poor or no undercoat, yet ford says to bad. Apparently they had a recall on this at one time but my truck was no peeling then it started a…
The paint on the front hood has peeled right down to the metal. This has been slowly occurring for about 10 years now. Ford and auto body shops say it IS due to poor or no undercoat, yet ford says to bad. Apparently they had a recall on this at one time but my truck was no peeling then it started a year or two after this, when reported ford said to bad as you should have come in sooner, why would you since it was not peeling. The truck has only 80,000 kilometers on it and IS in great shape except for the hood. *nm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
F150 ford fuel tank valves transferred front tank fuel to rear tank making rear tank overflow. city truck stopped me to tell me that gas was pouring all over the street. *jb
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel pump IS causing the unused fuel from one tank to return to the secondary tank causing spillage. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 93v125000, regarding the fuel system tank assembly. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for repairs.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Dual fuel tank crossflow/leakage
On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.the remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to…
On july 14, 1993 ford filed a defect information report concerning fuel tank cross flow leakage on f-series light trucks and cab chassis built from july 22, 1989 through december 17, 1992.the remedy was to replace the fuel pressure regulator and install a check valve between each fuel supply line and fuel tank (2) to repair the supply side fuel cross flow problem (recall 93v-125).odi opened rq98-008 on may 29, 1998 because of the large number of alleged remedy failures and reports of fuel cross flow on vehicles outside of the recall population.based onthe information received from ford on august 11, september 30, and december 15, 1998, and the increasing trend of remedy failures and out of scope crossflow reports, odi opened ea99-032 on november 4, 1999.the attached engineering analysis closing report fully describes the results of this investigation and reason for closing.the subject vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to malfunctions in the fuel system.when fuel IS pumped or returned to the non-operating tank (cross flow), the capacity of the non-operating tank can be exceeded, causing fuel to overflow past the filler cap, creating a fire potential.
- Ford f-series dual fuel tank leakage
These vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.from the information gathered to date, it appears that there can be multiple causes and/or a combination of causes for fuel cross flow and that the recall remedy may be inadequate.further investigation IS needed.this investigation IS upgraded to ea99-032.click on document search button for additional information.
- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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- Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf
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- Fuel expulsion
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- Fuel expulsion
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- Front seat back failure
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- Fnt reclning seat bck fail
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- Loss of brake effectivenes
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- Fuel expulsion
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- Loss of brake effectivenes
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- Transmission fluid fires
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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.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3055145Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
- 613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage.
- 613007Some vehicles may exhibit a drift or pull to the left while braking.
- 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
- 609736Transmission-e40d-no 2-3 upshift. Some vehicles may exhibit a no 2-3 upshift condition.
- 607369Concerns with axle wind-up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers.
- 606937Some vehicles may experience axle wind up and / or clunking, popping, ratcheting type noises when making cornering maneuvers on vehicles equipped with a four wheel drive hi or low range mode.
- 606460Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on vehicles with an in-tank electric fuel pump.
- 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
- 605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable.
- 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
- 51987Fuel economy- customer expectations versus vehicle usage.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51691Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9L engine.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 46478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes IS no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. If petroleum-based grease IS used to lubricate any part of the disc brake system, it could cause rubber parts to swell if lubricant contacts the rubber material.
- 464384X4 front axles must use hypoid 4X4 gear oil p/n f1tz-19580-a & high temp 4X4 front axle & wheel bearing grease when servicing. It IS not recommended to use heavier weight lubes in these front axles.
- 45943Steering gear-replacement of bendix, steering gear with new ross steeering gear.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
- 45085Revised design transmission rear case bushing.
- 45059Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns.
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