Ford E150 1991

Model E150 made in 1991 by Ford got 18 consumer complains, 4 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding power train. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.0l and 5.8l.

Model 1991

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gearsRWD14/16/1516/20/18Regular$ 125114900819
( 4.9L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD15/20/1717/26/20Regular$ 110214900807
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/17/1515/22/17Regular$ 125114900815
( 5.8L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD11/16/1313/20/15Regular$ 144214900806
( 4.9L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD14/17/1516/22/18Regular$ 125115900807
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD12/16/1414/20/16Regular$ 133915910626
( 5.8L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD11/14/1212/18/14Regular$ 156215900801

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES
91V146000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/01/1989 to 02/01/1991V (Vehicle)35000012/20/1991ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/04/199109/30/1991
Defect SummaryThe dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
Consequence SummaryThe overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryReplace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
NotesSystem: fuel tank, auxilliary.vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between february 28,1989 and july, 1989; econoline built between february 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991.note: ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.parts will be available in december 1991. you will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. in the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full.if your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. an operator will take your name and telephonenumber. a ford representative will call you back.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BC432195070507/01/199545059Vehicles experiencing occasional harsh reverse engagement concerns. *tw11/01/1995
95111306/01/199545086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw11/01/1995

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE91064FORD MOTOR COMPANY04/09/199107/05/1991TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA91044FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/30/199110/30/1992LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES92V026000
 There is no summary currently available
PE91077FORD MOTOR COMPANY05/23/199110/31/1991LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA91031FORD MOTOR COMPANY06/26/199111/01/1991FUEL EXPULSION91V146000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
303/01/1999
 We have spent money trying to fix the same problemson our van over and over we have a handicap child that his life depends on the function of the van when we purchased the van we informed dealer of this and he stated that the van was in great condition to travel any where. we also let them know that our child travels back and fourth from champaign illinois to chicago illinois to go to diffrent hospitals and visit family. within the first days that we purchased the van it started to have problems and the alternator gave out and drained the battery hill. ford did replace the parts but since then we continue to have to replace this parts frequently. hill ford made an attempt to fix the fuel problems with the van but about a month after service it went back to having starting problems because of fuel over flowing. we did try to repair the problem with firestone twice but it always goes back to the same thing. the fuse box located under the front hood controls the motor that allows the back seat to be lifted and lowered does not work every time i replace the fuse it burns it out when i contacted hill ford they said they could not help me. i do not have all the money neccessary to fix every extensive problem.*ak
08/12/199601/22/1992
 Had to replace three batteries and four alternators, purchased truck new . .*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
08/12/199601/22/1992
 Had to replace three batteries and four alternators, purchased truck new . .*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
303/01/1999
 We have spent money trying to fix the same problemson our van over and over we have a handicap child that his life depends on the function of the van when we purchased the van we informed dealer of this and he stated that the van was in great condition to travel any where. we also let them know that our child travels back and fourth from champaign illinois to chicago illinois to go to diffrent hospitals and visit family. within the first days that we purchased the van it started to have problems and the alternator gave out and drained the battery hill. ford did replace the parts but since then we continue to have to replace this parts frequently. hill ford made an attempt to fix the fuel problems with the van but about a month after service it went back to having starting problems because of fuel over flowing. we did try to repair the problem with firestone twice but it always goes back to the same thing. the fuse box located under the front hood controls the motor that allows the back seat to be lifted and lowered does not work every time i replace the fuse it burns it out when i contacted hill ford they said they could not help me. i do not have all the money neccessary to fix every extensive problem.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
02/01/1995
 The truck loss all power.please describe. tt
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
03/25/19915
 Vehicle difficult to start due to ignition switch problems. *dsh
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
07/10/1995
 Had have two exhaust manifold replaced and the exhaust was leaking up into the passenger compartment. please describe. tt
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS
01/23/1996
 Consumer got a flat tire used the jack and the jack top broke this was the first time used . tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
09/17/2007193000112/01/1991
 Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford e150. while driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud hissing sound coming from the vehicle. he inspected the vehicle and noticed burn markings inside the filler cap as well as outside of the fuel tank. he stated that the components on the inside of the fuel tank were burned. as of october 1, 2007, the dealer and manufacturer had not inspected the vehicle. the contact believed that a short circuit caused the failure. the current and failure mileages were 193,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES
04/25/2004200001
 I found a safety recall on my vehicle, 91v-146 the dealer clams no record of recall, but has had this problem for 10 years now. ford says recalls dont expire, but since no record due to it being a 1991 gary yoemans ford will not fix. vehicle had 60,000 origional miles on it due to lack of drivability for this exact problem. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
02/21/1995205/13/1991
 Transmission failed and replacement transmission failed also.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
03/25/19965
 Transmission failed, resulting in injury. (attorney for client) *dh
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
303/01/1999
 We have spent money trying to fix the same problemson our van over and over we have a handicap child that his life depends on the function of the van when we purchased the van we informed dealer of this and he stated that the van was in great condition to travel any where. we also let them know that our child travels back and fourth from champaign illinois to chicago illinois to go to diffrent hospitals and visit family. within the first days that we purchased the van it started to have problems and the alternator gave out and drained the battery hill. ford did replace the parts but since then we continue to have to replace this parts frequently. hill ford made an attempt to fix the fuel problems with the van but about a month after service it went back to having starting problems because of fuel over flowing. we did try to repair the problem with firestone twice but it always goes back to the same thing. the fuse box located under the front hood controls the motor that allows the back seat to be lifted and lowered does not work every time i replace the fuse it burns it out when i contacted hill ford they said they could not help me. i do not have all the money neccessary to fix every extensive problem.*ak
TIRES - SIDEWALL
09/22/2000101/08/1998
 Firestone fr480 tires p235 75 r15 experienced sidewall cracking. *slc
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
07/04/20022
 While driving two tires failed within 30 minutes of each other. the original general tires (tire information unknown) experienced tread separation which caused significant body damage. manufacturer not willing to do anything. *tt
11/30/2001510/01/1991
 Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle started to tremble all over. however consumer was able to control vehicle. left front tire tread separated from rim.*ak consumer stated all 5 tires had to be replaced.*jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
10/20/2002
 Consumer states while driving the accelerator pedal became stuck causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate. ts

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
FLDAYTONA BEACHGARY YOEMANS FORD