MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford E350

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1989 Ford E350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:40.602Z

Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
25

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 25 1990: 23 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints
1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 25 complaints 1989 25 1990: 23 complaints 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013
1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 4 complaints 1984 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 14 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 25 complaints 1989 25 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1997: 0 complaints 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013

1989: 25 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19834
19844
19852
198610
198714
198810
198925
199023
19970
19980
19990
20000
20020
20030
20050
20060
20070
20080
20091
20101
20111
20120
20130

Known problem areas

Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

18 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

FIRE

Structure

5 of 25 total reports mention: structure.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 25 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

Tires

1 of 25 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-06-01Electrical system89V062000 Nylon ties that support the main wiring harness to the chassis could wear and break due to excessive vibration. Thus, wiring harness could fall on engine components and short circuit.

    Remedy: Install retrofit rit of plastic-coated metal clamps, loom for positive battery cables and re-route wiring.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1990-03-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-12 Trnsmssion park gear fail
  3. R
    1990-07-17Power train90V101000 Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.

    Remedy: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1991-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-31 Loss of brake effectivenes
  5. I
    1991-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-01 Fuel expulsion
  6. I
    1991-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-30 Loss of brake effectivenes
  7. R
    1991-12-20Fuel system, gasoline91V146000 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.

    Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. I
    1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
  9. I
    1999-02-10SQClosed 2001-09-21 Front brake fade

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Ford E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V062000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 90V101000 · Power train
  • Recall 91V146000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford E350 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 E350?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 72% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Ford E350 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.