MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford F Super Duty

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1989 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:59:36.064Z

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
1

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

1981: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 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
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1 1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1992: 8 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 20 complaints 1994 1995: 12 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 93 complaints 1999 2000: 63 complaints 2000 2001: 32 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005 2008: 31 complaints 2008

1989: 1 complaint

View as data table
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

2 of 1 total report mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and wiring.

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-31

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 Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 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, accounting for 200% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.