1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
16
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
The 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) has received a total of 16 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System (2 complaints), Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
16 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DUAL GAS TANKS, SMELL OF GAS, OVERFLOWING AND PRESSURE IN ONE TANK. COMPLAINED BEFORE BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *JB
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO HOLD SECURELY DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD
AUXILIARY TANK SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING FRONT TANK TO SIPHON FUEL OUT OF REAR TANK PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MONTH VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED. *AK
PROBLEM W/WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LIGHT FUSES TO CONTINOUSLY BLOW OUT, ALSO CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS TO PROPERLY CHARGE BATTERIES/CONTINOUS GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENTS.
THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.
Safety Rating for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
Ford Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9519 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NOISE/VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING IN 4X2 MODE WITH HUBS LOCKED. *TW
942415 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
- 1986 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 1 complaint
- 1987 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 0 complaints
- 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 6 complaints
- 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) (current)
- 1990 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 12 complaints
- 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 12 complaints
- 1992 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 13 complaints
- 1993 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 18 complaints
- 1994 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 23 complaints
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- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
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- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints