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#BS-1991-FORECO-5606

1991 Ford Econoline

Based on reports from 37 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 37 complaints, 11 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector DevicesHIGH

4 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices (4 reports).

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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

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices4 (11%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline3 (8%)

Wheels & Tires3 (8%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (5%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (5%)

Seats2 (5%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (5%)

Wheels:hubcap/cover2 (5%)

1991 Ford Econoline: Known Issues & Problem Areas

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

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Econoline, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 52,867 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Econoline, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Econoline, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1991 Ford Econoline, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-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

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Ford Econoline. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

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.

91V172000Jul 1992

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

THE SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE FOR THE REAR BENCH SEAT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 210.

93V073000Jul 1993

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

THE REAR SHOCK CROSSMEMBER OF THE FRAME CAN CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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

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The worst model year for the Ford Econoline is the 2008 — 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. 37 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1991 Ford Econoline: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Ford Econoline?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Ford Econoline is related to the fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1991 Ford Econoline reliable?

The 1991 Ford Econoline has 37 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 1 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 Econoline 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 Econoline have any recalls?

Yes, the 1991 Ford Econoline has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Ford Econoline problems start?

Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 52,867 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

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.

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