1989 Ford E350

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1989 Ford E350
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:31:01.151Z

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 PER YEAR

1989: 25 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	0
1983	4
1984	4
1985	2
1986	10
1987	14
1988	10
1989	25
1990	23
1997	0
1998	0
1999	0
2000	0
2002	0
2003	0
2005	0
2006	0
2007	0
2008	0
2009	1
2010	1
2011	1
2012	0
2013	0

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

R 19890601 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 89V062000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19900312 — PE (closed 19900612)

TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAIL

R 19900717 — power train

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.

Campaign 90V101000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19910523 — PE (closed 19911031)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

I 19910626 — EA (closed 19911101)

FUEL EXPULSION

I 19911030 — EA (closed 19921030)

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

R 19911220 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 91V146000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930604 — EA (closed 19940729)

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

I 19990210 — SQ (closed 20010921)

FRONT BRAKE FADE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Ford E350 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 89V062000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Verify recall 90V101000 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 91V146000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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