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1990 Ford F150 vs 1991 Ford F-150

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1990 Ford F1501991 Ford F-150
NHTSA complaints275304
Recall campaigns00
Service bulletins (TSBs)4045
Investigations88
Crash reports812
Fire reports3242
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)12–1612–16
Median reported incident mileage97,900 mi107,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord F150Ford F-150
Fuel System, Gasoline135149
Electrical System3750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1823
Engine and Engine Cooling2117
Tires1914
Power Train1313
Vehicle Speed Control510
Steering77

Symptoms owners describe

Electrical failures85
Stalling78
Rust / corrosion08

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.