Total Complaints
12 filings
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) · model year
1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
12 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
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.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category 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). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 1991 F SERIES (LIGHT), and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
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 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
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 as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.