1989 Ford F Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1989 Ford F Series has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).

2Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your F Series?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 Ford F Series recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist

Recall 90V097May 21, 19903,200 vehicles affected

Steering:Linkages

Recall 89V009Jan 24, 198924,454 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Ford F Series problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Tires1
Wheels1

What owners report

2012-02-08, Tires
WHILE OPERATING IN REVERSE LESS THAT 8 MPH THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE IMPACTED A TREE LIMB AND THE TIER SIDEWALL SPLIT FROM THE TREAD TO THE RIME SEAL. DEALER ADVISES THIS WAS AN IMPACT BLOWOUT. I CAN SEE AT A SPEED GREATER THAN 8 MPH SUCH A POSSIBLE BLOWOUT BUT QUESTION SUCH A SITUATION AT SUCH A LOW SPEED. *TR
2011-09-22, Fuel System, Gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD F250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WOULD OVERFLOW AND SPILL OUT THROUGH THE FILLER NECK VALVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,000.

1989 Ford F Series questions

Does the 1989 Ford F Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 Ford F Series: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist; Steering:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford F Series?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 Ford F Series 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.

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