1989 FORD EXP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 FORD EXP
The 1989 FORD EXP has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 FORD EXP
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD EXP. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1989 FORD EXP
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD EXP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1998 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 BLEW OUT SPARK PLUG #2 ON WIFE'S CAR. RAW FUEL WAS PUMPED OUT ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WITH TOWING AND REPAIR $5,000.00 FOR THIS VERY COMMON KNOWN FORD DEFECT. DOCUMENTATION THIS ON YOU-TUBE BECAUSE FORD WILL NOT RECALL THESE ENGINE TYPES FOR THIS LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. SPARK PLUGS HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED TO MY KNOWLEDGE THEREFORE RULING OUT IMPROPER TORQUE. *TR
1998 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 BLEW OUT SPARK PLUG #2 ON WIFE'S CAR. RAW FUEL WAS PUMPED OUT ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WITH TOWING AND REPAIR $5,000.00 FOR THIS VERY COMMON KNOWN FORD DEFECT. DOCUMENTATION THIS ON YOU-TUBE BECAUSE FORD WILL NOT RECALL THESE ENGINE TYPES FOR THIS LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. SPARK PLUGS HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED TO MY KNOWLEDGE THEREFORE RULING OUT IMPROPER TORQUE. *TR
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V0170000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. HE SPOKE TO THE MANUFACTURER, WHO CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 FORD EXP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 FORD EXP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 FORD EXP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 FORD EXP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXP
- 1984 FORD EXP — 0 complaints
- 1986 FORD EXP — 0 complaints
- 1987 FORD EXP — 2 complaints
- 1988 FORD EXP — 3 complaints
- 1989 FORD EXP (current)
- 1994 FORD EXP — 6 complaints
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