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1991 FORD E-250

1 recalls, 11 complaints - 6 TSBs

91V146000 Sep 4, 1991
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Defect Description
THE 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
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
350,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
TIRES1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 21, 2011
Incident date: Mar 24, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 FORD E-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RESERVE TANK BEGAN SPILLING OVER INTO THE MAIN FUEL TANK AND CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO OVERFLOW. THE FAILURE WAS CAUSING THE MAIN TANK TO SPILL INTO THE RESERVE AS WELL. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 91V146000 (FU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Nov 10, 2004
Incident date: Oct 29, 2004
HUSBAND WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE, APPROX. 65MPH. SUDDEN METALLIC NOISES AND RUMBLING. PULLED OVER SAFELY TO FIND REAR OF TRANSMISSION HOUSING HAS LOST SEVERAL LARGE CHUNKS, LEAVING A GAPING HOLE APROXIMATELY 10 INCHES BY 4 INCHES. TOWED TO REPAIR FACILITY. MECHANIC COULD NOT REMOVE DRIVE LINE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 14, 2002
Incident date: Oct 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS RECALL#91V146000 FUEL TANK. DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR BECAUSE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. MR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES Oct 31, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
NHTSA#6238-91-V-146-000 FUEL TANK: THE DUAL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO THE VIN. *TS *JB
TIRES Aug 7, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2000
TIRE BEEN PUNCTURED AND WATER HAD DAMAGED STEEL CAUSING THEM TO RUST. NO RUST FOUND AT THE TIME OF FREAD COMING OFF.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Mar 16, 2001
Incident date: Oct 10, 2000
BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR NO BRAKES WHATSOEVER. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 2, 2000
Incident date: Aug 13, 2000
PE000020; FIRESTONE, STEEL TEX RADIAL R4S REPLACEMENT TIRE ON A 1991, FORD, F250. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON HIGHWAY RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. *AK THE VIBRATION WAS VERY INTENSE. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 31, 1996
TRANSMISSION LEAKS/SHIFTS HARD/JERKS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 31, 1996
TRANSMISSION CAUSING, LOUD BANG.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Dec 31, 1996
DRIVETRAIN CAUSING, JERK AND LOST OF CONTROL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Dec 31, 1996
TRANSMISSION BLEW.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 FORD E-250

6 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
985A29 Mar 18, 1998
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, IRREGULAR FRONT LINING WEAR, AND BRAKE PULL. *YC
985A38 Mar 18, 1998
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *YC
951113 Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
DELAYED FORWARD ENGAGEMENT AND/OR HEAT STAINED FORWARD CLUTCH PLATES AFTER INSTALLING CENTER SUPPORT SERVICE. *TW
BC2893950401 Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
BC2893950401 Apr 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
95524 Mar 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THERE MAY BE A CONCERN OF POOR PERFORMANCE, COOLANT IN THE OIL AND ENGINE KNOCKING AND/OR HYDRAULIC LOCK ON SOME VEHICLES. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD E-250

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA10003 Opened: Apr 13, 2010 , Closed: Mar 5, 2012
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
HVAC Switch Failures
This investigation was opened based on one complaint and reports from four transportation fleets alleging 182 blower motor control switch failures.ODI was concerned that these melting and burning switches could lead to an open flame that could spread throughout the vehicle.After a comprehensive revi... Read more
PE99022 Opened: Mar 18, 1999 , Closed: May 28, 1999
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
SHIFT-LOCK
There is no summary currently available
EA95012 Opened: Mar 31, 1995 , Closed: May 28, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992
FAILURE OF SERPENTINE BELT
AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT IS INCLUDED.

FORD E-250 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD E-250 across all model years (1991, 2023).

232 Total Recalls
421 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
47 Reported Crashes
24 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

FORD E-250 - Year by Year

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1991 (current) 1 11
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