IllustrationAT FIRST, REAR TANK STARTED TO LEAK. THEN, FRONT TANK STARTED TO LEAK. CONSUMER TALKED TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID SINCE THE WARRANTY WAS UP THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. CONSUMER SAID FRONT TANK BEHIND DRIVER'S SEAT WAS STILL LEAKING. *AK
1991 Ford F-150
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1991 Ford F-150 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 676.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 39 of 304 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 149 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports41 fire reports7 injury reports
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
149 reportsVEHICLE HAS DUAL TANK THAT HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND IS LEAKING FUEL AT THE SEAMS. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONSUMER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND FORD DENIES EXISTENCE OF ANY FAULTY COMPONENTS. CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *AK *ML
TRUCK HAS DUAL FUEL TANKS AND UNUSED FUEL FROM SELECTED TANK IS PUMPED TO UNSELECTED TANK WHICH HAS RESULTED IN GASOLINE SPILLAGE TO GROUND. TWO FORD DEALERS HAVE CHECKED THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AGAINST THEIR DATABASE AND SAY THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ON THEIR RECALL LIST AND THAT REPAIR COST MAY EVEN RUN AS HIGH…
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TRUCK HAS DUAL FUEL TANKS AND UNUSED FUEL FROM SELECTED TANK IS PUMPED TO UNSELECTED TANK WHICH HAS RESULTED IN GASOLINE SPILLAGE TO GROUND. TWO FORD DEALERS HAVE CHECKED THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) AGAINST THEIR DATABASE AND SAY THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ON THEIR RECALL LIST AND THAT REPAIR COST MAY EVEN RUN AS HIGH AS $350.00. *AK
THE FUEL FROM ONE OF THE DUAL FUEL TANKS HAS STARTED TO LEAK OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE . DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
RECALL 93V125000 FUEL: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY: WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY FUEL WAS SQUIRTING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL PUMP ON THE REAR GAS TANK WAS AND THE FRONT PUMP LINE WAS DISCONNECTED BY A MECHANIC. IN DECEMBER OF 1993 THE TRUCK WAS SERVICED UNDER RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. *AK
WHEN BOTH FUEL TANKS ARE FILLED THE UNBURNED FUEL RETURNS TO THE THE TANK NOT IN USE, CAUSING OVERFLOW. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. SUPPOSEDLY A RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE IN 1994 WITHOUT OUT CONSUMERS KNOWLEDGE. THIS CORRECTION DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. FORD REFUSES TO…
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WHEN BOTH FUEL TANKS ARE FILLED THE UNBURNED FUEL RETURNS TO THE THE TANK NOT IN USE, CAUSING OVERFLOW. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. SUPPOSEDLY A RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE IN 1994 WITHOUT OUT CONSUMERS KNOWLEDGE. THIS CORRECTION DID NOT RESOLVE PROBLEM. FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING FURTHER TO ADDRESS PROBLEM AND CLAIM THEY HAVE DONE ALL THEY HAVE TO DO. *AK
THERE'S A RECALL ,MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN FUEL PUMP ASS. FUEL SPILLAGE ON TRUCK LINDQUIST FORD 3950 MIDDLE RD. BETTENDORF IA. PH.319-449-9001 CHARGED 823.20 LIKE TO RECIEVE THE MONEY BACK ON THIS RECALL THEY REPLACED 1 F4TZ*9A407*P 1 F4TZ*9A407*R PUMP&BRACKET ASS.- FUEL EACH 268.30 LABOR AMOUNT 240.00 PARTS 536.6…
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THERE'S A RECALL ,MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN FUEL PUMP ASS. FUEL SPILLAGE ON TRUCK LINDQUIST FORD 3950 MIDDLE RD. BETTENDORF IA. PH.319-449-9001 CHARGED 823.20 LIKE TO RECIEVE THE MONEY BACK ON THIS RECALL THEY REPLACED 1 F4TZ*9A407*P 1 F4TZ*9A407*R PUMP&BRACKET ASS.- FUEL EACH 268.30 LABOR AMOUNT 240.00 PARTS 536.60 TAX 46.60 TOTAL 823.20 CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME RECIEVE THIS MONEY BACK TO ME . *AK
BOTH DUAL GAS TANKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO LEAKS IN THE SEAMS. MJS
RECALL NOTICE NOT RECIEVED ABOUT DUAL FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTIONING WHICH CAUSED UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO GO TO SECOND TANK CAUSING CAPACITY OF SECOND TANK TO BE EXCEEDED AND TO OVERFLOW. (CAMPAIGN # 93S68)
WHEN PUTTING FUEL INTO ONE OF THE TANKS THE FUEL IS RUNNING OUT AND INTO THE OTHER TANK, AND SPILLS DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Official recalls
396V071000 · Electrical System:ignition
Apr 25, 1996
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
93V125000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Aug 2, 1993
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
93V066000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Apr 27, 1993
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
12EA99032 · Dual Fuel Tank Crossflow/leakage
Opened Nov 4, 1999 · Closed Dec 6, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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.
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Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
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.
RQ98008 · Ford F-SERIES Dual Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Nov 4, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
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.
EA93022 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Jul 30, 1993 · Closed Aug 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Mar 2, 1993 · Closed Jul 30, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA93001 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jan 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 7, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA92029 · Front Seat Back Failure
Opened Aug 27, 1992 · Closed Oct 29, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats
There is no summary currently available
PE92042 · Fnt Reclning Seat Bck Fail
Opened Apr 17, 1992 · Closed Aug 27, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
There is no summary currently available
EA91044 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened Oct 30, 1991 · Closed Oct 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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EA91031 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jun 26, 1991 · Closed Nov 1, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE91077 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened May 23, 1991 · Closed Oct 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91064 · Transmission Fluid Fires
Opened Apr 9, 1991 · Closed Jul 5, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available