MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford Club Wagon

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1989 Ford Club Wagon
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:04:05.943Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Club Wagon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1986: 2 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 5 complaints 1991 1992: 15 complaints 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 17 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 17 complaints 1997: 28 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 5 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001
1989: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19820
19830
19840
19851
19862
19871
19881
19898
19905
19915
199215
199312
199417
199515
199617
199728
199828
19994
20005
20012

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and selector devices.

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VEHICLE HAS DUAL TANKS. GAS IS COMING OUT OF THE FRONT TANK FROM THE FILLER. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I FILL UP THE FRONT TANK AND PUT GAS IN THE REAR TANK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111114

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS A FUEL OVERFLOW PROBLEM IDENTICAL TO THE ONE DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL 91S39. *NM THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIR UNDER RECALL 91S39 AND THAT HE WARRANTY ON THE WORK HAD EXPIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041021

TIRES

2 of 8 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

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GENERAL TIRE P235 75 R15 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VAN FENDERS WHERE THE TREAD BEAT AGAINST IT. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20001101

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

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I AM CONCERNED ABOUT RECENT RECALL OF FORD PRODUCTS BECAUSE OF POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. IT APPEARS THAT VANS WERE NOT INCLUDED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960530

I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECENT RECALL OF FORD PRODUCTS BECAUSE OF A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE DUE TO A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. IT APPEARS VANS WERE NOT INCLUDED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960510

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system and engine.

FIRE
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1989 CLUB WAGON ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20060504

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Ford Club Wagon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford Club Wagon reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Ford Club Wagon?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Ford Club Wagon have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.