CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Ford F-150 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 224 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 40 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (91 reports).
1989 Ford F-150 recalls
Most common 1989 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 224 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 91 |
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Suspension | 5 |
What owners report
The horn doesnât work. Everything mechanically works great. Concern is if airbag works Never worked since purchased in January 2015.
TL* THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 1989 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS AT STAND STILL AT A GAS STATION, WHEN SHE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED. THE CONTACT CALLED SUNNYVALE FORD LOCATED AT 650 E EL CAMINO REAL, SUNNYVALE, CA 94087, (408) 215-9949, WHERE THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,427.
I HAVE A LT235/75R-15 BFGOODRICH ALL TERRAIN T/A K02 C TIRE THAT HAS A HUGE BUBBLE IN THE INNER SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE THAT DID THIS. I DISCOVERED IT WHEN I WAS CHANGING THE OIL. THERE NEEDS TO HAVE A SAFETY RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD F-150. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF A USED CAR LOT, IT FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY, BUT THE VEHICLE STILL WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT SUSPECTED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY AND THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF OREGON, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT, WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF OREGON ALSO TOOK A COMPLAINT FROM THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT ONLY RECEIVED A REFUND FOR HALF OF WHAT HE PAID FOR THE VEHICLE. THE USED VEHICLE DEALER CHARGED THE CONTACT FOR THE NUMEROUS REPAIRS WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT C
AS ACCORDING TO FORD SAFETY RECALL 91S39 AND SAFETY RECALL 91V146000 MY TRUCK IS LEAKING FUEL INTO MY FRONT TANK WHILE I ONLY USE THE BACK TANK WHICH IS DUE TO A FAULTY FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE BUT MY LOCAL FORD DEALERS WONT FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE EITHER THE CAMPAIGN WAS ALREADY PERFORMED OR MY VEHICLE "WASN'T" AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL BUT YET THE PROBLEM STATED IN THE RECALL IS PRESENT IN MY VEHICLE.
1989 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 1989 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1989 Ford F-150: Electrical System:Ignition; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank:Selector Devices; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl); Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Auxillary Tank. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford F-150?
Based on 224 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (91), Electrical System (57), Engine And Engine Cooling (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Ford F-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.