Model year record

1991 Ford F-150

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 358 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V125000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,131,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-10-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V066000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
FAIRMONT TAMPER
Vehicles affected
2,419
Reported to NHTSA
1993-04-27
Owners notified
1993-05-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.

Manufacturer 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

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly49122,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices42107,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch25
Fuel system, gasoline21110,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank2196,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump13145,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13
Tires: tread/belt1082,200 mi
Vehicle speed control10145,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition9
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery6200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components6
Unknown or other635,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator578,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring5
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash5
Power train: automatic transmission5
Structure: frame and members5
Tires5
Electrical system483,100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4
Power train: manual transmission4
Air bags: frontal3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3145,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3149,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Fuel/propulsion system346,300 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)3
Structure: body: door3
Engine and engine cooling289,953 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)2
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system2
Parking brake: conventional2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Visibility: windshield2
Air bags1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Fuel system, diesel1161,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1163,152 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: driveline: universal joint1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Steering1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Structure123,000 mi
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear: springs161,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1149,000 mi

The 1990 model has 14 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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