BumperScan
Powered byNHTSA|EPA|Community Reports|Updated
Your report: 3 of 4 steps complete75%
Car identifiedData collectedBasic analysisFull AI analysis

Free Preview

#BS-1991-FORE25-1793

1991 Ford E-250Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 11 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
5
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 11 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

See full verdict with buy/skip conditions

Preview: What's in your full report

Each card shows a real sample from your report — unlock all 10 sections from $2.00

Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

4 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 150K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
+ 6 more items in full checklistUnlock

30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (4 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

Also in your report

Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

10 sections total in the full reportUnlock all

Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (36%)
Fuel System1 (9%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices1 (9%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly1 (9%)
Power Train:driveline1 (9%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (9%)
Wheels & Tires1 (9%)
Tires:tread/belt1 (9%)

1991 Ford E-250: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford E-250, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 150,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 150K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford E-250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford E-250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford E-250, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
00
2
01
2
02
1
04
1
11

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Ford E-250. Recent trend: stable.

Don't negotiate blind — know what this car costs to own

Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict

Get Report — From $2.00

Recall History (1 recall)

91V146000Dec 1991

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

Unlock

NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA91031ClosedOpened Jun 1991 · closed Nov 1991

FUEL EXPULSION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

EA91044ClosedOpened Oct 1991 · closed Oct 1992

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

EA93014ClosedOpened Jun 1993 · closed Jul 1994

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE91064ClosedOpened Apr 1991 · closed Jul 1991

TRANSMISSION FLUID FIRES

POWER TRAIN

PE91077ClosedOpened May 1991 · closed Oct 1991

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The worst model year for the Ford E-250 is the 1997 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Ford E-250 Model Years

20232017201420132012201120102009200820072006200520042003200220012000199919981997199619951994199319921991199019891987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975
View all Ford E-250 years →

1991 Ford E-250: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Ford E-250?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Ford E-250 is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Ford E-250 reliable?
The 1991 Ford E-250 has 11 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1991 Ford E-250 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1991 Ford E-250 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Ford E-250 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford E-250 problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 150,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1991 Ford E-250 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
What if the report isn’t useful?
100% money-back guarantee. If the report doesn’t help you make a more informed decision, we’ll refund you — no questions asked.
RaccoonEagleRoverCat

Get the Full 1991 Ford E-250 Report

10 sections of AI analysis based on 11 owner reports. Know before you buy.

Get Full Report — From $2.00Money-back guarantee
Instant delivery|One-time purchase|No hidden fees