- The problem
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- The risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Vehicle safety record
1989 Ford F150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1989 Ford F150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in April 1996 for the ignition.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical F150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1989 Ford F150 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
- The risk
- The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- The fix
- REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
- The problem
- Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
- The risk
- When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
- The problem
- Shields on the fronts of the midship mounted fuel tanks were omitted during assembly.
- The risk
- Trucks would not comply with 30 mph impact test offmvss no. 301, Fuel system integrity.
- The fix
- INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.
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Ford F150: every year compared
All F150 years1989 Ford F150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Ford F150 | 0 | 4 | D | |
| 1989 Ford Aerostar | 261 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1989 Ford Bronco | 85 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Ford Bronco II | 39 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 Ford Club Wagon | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Ford B700 | 3 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1989 Ford B600 | 2 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 Ford F150
Does the 1989 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1989 Ford F150: ignition (April 1996); selector devices (September 1991); gear position indication (prndl) (June 1990); auxillary tank (July 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1989 Ford F150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1989 Ford F150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford F150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford F150 years have the most complaints?
1955 (1), 1966 (1), 1968 (1). See every Ford F150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1989 Ford F150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data