The 1991 Ford E-250 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 350,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“Consumer states having the same problem as recall#91v146000 fuel tank. Dealer will not repair because vin was not included. Mr”
“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”
“Brake pedal went to floor no brakes whatsoever. *ak”
“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”
“Tire been punctured and water had damaged steel causing them to rust. No rust found at the time of fread coming off.”
“Transmission leaks/shifts hard/jerks.”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Ford E-250 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.