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1991 Ford F-150 electrical system problems

61 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1991 Ford F-150, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
61 17% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 41
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 41 fires.

What owners wrote

While driving, smoke suddenly started coming up through defroster vents on driver's side; within few seconds, flames started coming from dashboard; car totaled.

July 1995 Fire

Alternator wiring harness and alternator caught fire, could easily have destroyed vehicle. And nearby government building. I noticed smoke and secured a fire extinguisher to remedy.

Reported at 78,000 miles, January 2005 Fire

Other problems reported for the 1991 Ford F-150

Electrical system problems in other years

Electrical system problems across all Ford models