MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford F Super Duty

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1989 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:38:53.974Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 F Super Duty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1987: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1990: 1 complaints 1990 1991: 1 complaints 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008
1989: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

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ALL OF TRUCK LIGHTS GO OUT AND WIRES GET VERY HOT. WAS TOLD BY A CERTIFIED FORD MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM WAS WIRES THAT WERE TOO SMALL FOR THAT TYPE OF TRUCK. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT TRUCK WILL CATCH A FIRE IF THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020531

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

Show complaint excerpts

ALL OF TRUCK LIGHTS GO OUT AND WIRES GET VERY HOT. WAS TOLD BY A CERTIFIED FORD MECHANIC THAT PROBLEM WAS WIRES THAT WERE TOO SMALL FOR THAT TYPE OF TRUCK. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT TRUCK WILL CATCH A FIRE IF THIS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020531

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?

The most-reported component is electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Ford F Super Duty have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.