Total Complaints
12 filings
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) · model year
1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
12 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1991FORDF SERIES (LIGHT) carries 12 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 1991 F SERIES (LIGHT) is power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal with 2 filings, followed by suspension:front:shock absorber (1) and visibility:windshield (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 179 investigation files overlapping the 1991 F SERIES (LIGHT), and 6 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20160306TIRES
UNIROYAL LIBERTATOR AT LT 2357515 TIRE SPLITING 2 INCHES FROM TOP WITH 17000 MILES UNIROYAL OFOUNDER 80 PERCENT OF REPLACEMENT COST THIS 3 SET I HAVE HAD DO THIS SINCE 2008 SHOULD RECALLED AND FREE
19960923INTERIOR LIGHTING
DOME LIGHT FAILED.
19960923ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FOUR BOLTS HOLDING FAN ON CAME LOOSE.
19960923POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
REAR AXLE SEALS LEAK.
19950511SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES WEAR OUT PREMATURELY. *SKD
19950413POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHEN CHANGING GEARS. (F150). *SKD
19950302FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A FIRE. (F250) *AK
19950302POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
AXLE SEAL FAILURE, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY DUE TO SATURATION OF BRAKE LININGS. (F350) *AK
19950223FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FRONT FUEL TANK DEVELOPED LEAK IN THE SEAM. (F150) *AK
19950216FireENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE FIRE. (F150) *SKD
19950209SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
FRONT SHOCKS FAILED. (F150) *SKD
19950209VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
PITS IN WINDSHIELD.
Compare 1991FORDF SERIES (LIGHT) to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 6 Open
EA26004Engineering AnalysisOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP26004Defect PetitionOpen
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionClosed
Underbody shields detachment
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) have?▼
The 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) has 12 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)?▼
The most-complained component for the 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) is POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER and VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Is the 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT); no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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