FaultScore

1991 Ford F-150 brake problems

28 of the 357 complaints about the 1991 Ford F-150 are about the braking system — 8% of everything reported for this model year.

B

28

Complaints

2

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 13 46.4%
Foundation Components 6 21.4%
Disc 2 7.1%
Conventional 2 7.1%
Drum 2 7.1%
Caliper 1 3.6%
Shoes/Linings 1 3.6%
Antilock 1 3.6%

Brakes across every Ford F-150 year

1991 28 0.7%
1992 57 1.4%
1993 114 2.8%
1994 184 4.5%
1995 183 4.5%
1996 42 1.0%
1997 260 6.4%
1998 127 3.1%
1999 129 3.2%
2000 94 2.3%
2001 70 1.7%
2002 45 1.1%
2003 32 0.8%
2004 156 3.8%
2005 130 3.2%
2006 99 2.4%
2007 46 1.1%
2008 39 1.0%
2009 39 1.0%
2010 58 1.4%
2011 186 4.6%
2012 137 3.4%
2013 369 9.1%
2014 345 8.5%
2015 319 7.8%
2016 340 8.3%
2017 113 2.8%
2018 91 2.2%
2019 21 0.5%
2020 22 0.5%
2021 75 1.8%
2022 38 0.9%
2023 52 1.3%
2024 14 0.3%
2025 19 0.5%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Ogden City, UT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 1991 FORD F150. HE STATED THAT THE ABS BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ABS SENSOR IN THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT AND THE ABS MODULE CONTROL. THE TOTAL COST TO REPAIR THEM WAS MORE THAN $1200.00. THE FORD MECHANIC TOLD CONTACT THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THE ABS IN A FORD TO FAIL.

NHTSA complaint #10130894 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Norwood, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS LIGHT ON INSTRUMENT REMAINS ILLUMINATED. DEALERSHIP HAS YET TO EXAMINE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BRAKE LINES, AND THIS ACTION HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.

NHTSA complaint #899763 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Baltimore, MD

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON AND BRAKES GRAB WHEN WET.

NHTSA complaint #744108 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Olympia, WA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE OWNERSHIP.

NHTSA complaint #531560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bolivar, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

WHEN REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN. ALSO BRAKES HAVE A VERY ERRATIC RESPONSE.DEALERS REPLACED REAR BRAKE LININGS, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS.

NHTSA complaint #821638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bolivar, TN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN REAR BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE BOUNCES UP AND DOWN. ALSO BRAKES HAVE A VERY ERRATIC RESPONSE.DEALERS REPLACED REAR BRAKE LININGS, BUT PROBLEM REMAINS.

NHTSA complaint #821638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wenatchee, WA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK IN DAMP OR COOL WHEATHER THE BRAKES GRAB AND THEY LOCK UP.

NHTSA complaint #819380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Columbia, SC

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

WHEN RELEASING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE FORCE OF THE SPRING SEPARATES SOLDER FROM THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF INTERVAL GOVERNOR , CAUSING AN ELECTRIC SHORT IN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER HARNESS.

NHTSA complaint #516170 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Jefferson City, MO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT OR ICE THE REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE.

NHTSA complaint #805916 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Horn Lake, MS

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

WHEN APPLYING THE ABS BRAKES IN WET AND DRY WEATHER THE BRAKES LOCK UP .

NHTSA complaint #807801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Plainville, GA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP IN INCLEMENT WEATHER.

NHTSA complaint #511541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Shelley, ID

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE REAR BRAKES LOCK UP/GRAB. * AK

NHTSA complaint #511718 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marienvill, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON RAINY/SNOWY DAYS LEFT REAR WHEEL SLIDES.

NHTSA complaint #506604 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Oshkosh, WI

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKES LOCK UP DUE TO ROTORS NEEDING ROTATION AND PIN REPLACEMENT.

NHTSA complaint #483754 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pleasant HIL, MO

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS REAR BRAKES LOCKUP ON WET SURFACE.

NHTSA complaint #985051 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Weedsport, NY

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

FRONT ABS BRAKES LOCK UP DURING WET CONDITIONS.

NHTSA complaint #983347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Millard, NE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKE FAILURE.

NHTSA complaint #484343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Crossett, AR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHILE GOING DOWN HILL BRAKES FAILS, AFTER 20 MIN. BRAKES RETURN. TT

NHTSA complaint #978163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Crossett, AR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

WHILE GOING DOWN HILL BRAKES FAILS, AFTER 20 MIN. BRAKES RETURN. TT

NHTSA complaint #978163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Port Carbon, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ABS: ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP, BASICALLY DURING WET WEATHER. TT

NHTSA complaint #977751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Palisade, CO Crash

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

VEHICLE WAS PARKED INCLINE WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD HIT A POLE IMPACT 12:00 POSITION. TT

NHTSA complaint #973985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Minneota, MN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

OVERSENSITIVE BRAKES WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS HOT AND HUMID. TT

NHTSA complaint #969097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Seattle, WA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

BRAKES FAILED WHILE GOING DOWN HILL.

NHTSA complaint #482256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Sterling, VA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKES SOUNDS LIKE METAL TO METAL. THIS IS THE TWELFTH REPLACEMENT. TT

NHTSA complaint #965681 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Hialeah, FL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

FRONT BRAKE FAILURE, PLASTIC PISTON IN FRONT CALIPERS FAILED DUE TO HEAT, CAUSING DAMAGE. TT

NHTSA complaint #963122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Joliet, 00

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

DURING DAMP WEATHER BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND LOCKUP. DUE TO GRAINS OF SAND IN THE CASTING. TT

NHTSA complaint #961695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wilton, 00

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

REAR BRAKES GRAB UNDER WET AND COLD TEMPERATURES. TT

NHTSA complaint #961620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Easton, PA Crash

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP ON WET OR SNOWY ROAD, EQUIPPED WITH ABS BRAKES. TT

NHTSA complaint #959502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 1991 Ford F-150 problems

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