CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Ford F-250 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 13 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (30 reports).
1989 Ford F-250 recalls
Most common 1989 Ford F-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 112 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 26 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Tires | 8 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS OVERFLOWED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE FILLED TUBE. THE CONTACT CALLED SHULTS FORD LINCOLN AT 724-934-2388 (LOCATED AT 10401 PERRY HWY, WEXFORD, PA 15090) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
THE INTENT OF REPORTING THIS ISSUE IS TO STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF OLDER VEHICLES (PAST THE 15 YEAR MARK) HAVING RECORD AND STATUS OF SAFETY RECALLS. IT IS JUST AS VITAL FOR OLDER VEHICLES TO HAVE RECORD AS IT IS FOR NEWER VEHICLES. EVERYONE WANTS SAFE VEHICLES OUT ON THE ROAD. AS MY VIN INDICATES, I PURCHASED A 1989 FORD F250 6 MONTHS AGO AND AM FIXING PROBLEMS THAT I FOUND ARE ON A RECALL. THE PROBLEM IS I CANNOT FIND OUT THE STATUS OF THOSE RECALLS. THIS SYSTEM IS FLAWED. PLEASE RESPOND IF THERE IS ANYWAY I CAN FIND THE INFORMATION. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MYSELF AND MY FAMILY ARE IN A SAFE VEHICLE. THANK YOU.
MY PRIMARY FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS AFTER FILLING SECONDARY TANK. I HAVE READ THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS TYPE OF ISSUE FOR THIS TRUCK.
DRIVING ALONG NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM AND ENGINE STOPPED. TRIED STARTING SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTICED IGNITION SWITCH SEEMED VERY STIFF AND WOULD NOT FIRE OFF STARTER, LIGHTS WORKED, DOOR BELL WORKED, NO IGNITION. INSPECTED ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DID NOT NOTICE ANYTHING UNUSUAL, BATTERY CABLES WERE TIGHT, CHECKED RADIATOR AND FOUND IT WORKING JUST FINE. AFTER A WHILE TRIED IGNITION AGAIN AND STARTED, DROVE A COUPLE MORE MILES TO HOME SAFELY. NEXT AM COULD NOT GET THE IGNITION TO WORK AT ALL, IGNITION SWITCH FELT LIKE IT WAS BROKEN WHEN KEY TURNED TO THE MAXIMUM POSITION... RECONFIRMED BATTERY TESTED GOOD BUT BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY ANY WAY, INSTALLED AND STILL NO RESPONSE FROM IGNITION.
SEVERAL YEARS AGO AFTER FILLING THE REAR TANK OF MY DUAL TANK 1989 FORD F250, I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND SOON NOTICED FUEL POURING OVER THE LEFT REAR TIRE. I FIGURED IT WAS DUE TO A LEAK IN THE FUEL FILLER NECK AND STOPPED USING THE REAR TANK FOR THE NEXT 5 OR 6 YEARS ONCE BURNING OUT ALL THE FUEL. A FEW MONTHS AGO I DECIDED TO GET A FEW THINGS FIXED ON THE TRUCK AND ASKED THE MECHANIC TO SEE IF HE COULD ISOLATE THE LEAK IN THE REAR TANK. SURPRISINGLY AFTER DOING A PRESSURE AND SMOKE CHECK, HE FOUND NO LEAK AND RECOMMENDED I PUT A FEW GALLONS IN AND SEE HOW THE TRUCK RAN. THE TRUCK RAN FINE FOR A FEW WEEKS BUT, WHILE RUNNING ON THE FRONT TANK, I HAD SOME HESITATION PROBLEMS AND TOOK THE
1989 Ford F-250 questions
Does the 1989 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 1989 Ford F-250: Electrical System:Ignition; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings; 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-250?
Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (30), Fuel System, Gasoline (26), Electrical System (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Ford F-250 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.