1991 Ford F-250 problems
Owners have filed 145 complaints about the 1991 Ford F-250 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 21.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 19.3%.
Complaints145
Crashes5
Fires9
Injuries4
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 21.4% · 31
Fuel system, gasoline 19.3% · 28
Electrical system 11.7% · 17
Tires 9.0% · 13
Power train 8.3% · 12
Engine and engine cooling 5.5% · 8
Structure 3.4% · 5
Seat belts 3.4% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 4 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Ford F-250 in this data, 1991 draws comparatively few complaints; 1999 is the outlier year.
Filings are rising — 6 in the last three years against 4 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 94,177 miles.
In owners' own words
When driving 25 mph and upon attempting to stop vehicle by depressing brake pedal , brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a rear end crash. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer noted that master cylinder failed which caused the problem. Service brakes, hydraulic
The brake fluid is overheating, causing increased stopping distance and inablitity to stop the vehicle. Recall #92s44. *Ak brakes have faded four times failure occured without warning, replaced front pads three times, replaced rotors once, currently rotors appear to warped. Service brakes, hydraulic
Aftering driving for about 10 miles using the brakes frequently vehicle shut off. After vehicle was started again, there was no braking ability. This problem could cause a crash. Problem has not been reported to the dealership. Please provide any further information. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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