MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford F Series (light)

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1989 Ford F Series (light)
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:17.358Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 6 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 6 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 6 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002

1989: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19861
19870
19886
19896
19908
19919
19929
199312
199416
19951
19962
199715
19981
19996
20003
200110
200213

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

4 of 6 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system and selector devices.

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Dual gas tanks, smell of gas, overflowing and pressure in one tank. Complained before but nothing has been done.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-07

Intake manifold failed, resulting in a fuel leak.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23

Power train

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing column shift.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 6 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.

Visibility

1 of 6 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.

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Engine stalls/revvs at full throttle when a/c or defroster is turned on.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-09

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1989 Ford F Series (light) — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford F Series (light) 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 F Series (light)?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Ford F Series (light) have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.