MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford F150

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1989 Ford F150
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 10 complaints 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1988: 139 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1989 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1989: 210 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988139
1989210
1990254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18%

18% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 37 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10%

10% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY DEATH
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ELECTRICAL FIRE CAUSED BY IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950223

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 14 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19890809 — fuel system, gasoline

SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.

Campaign 89V114000 — 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 19901127 — PE (closed 19910417)

FORD TRUCK INCONSISTENT VEHICLE CONTROL.

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

R 19960607 — electrical system

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Campaign 96V071000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Ford F150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V114000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V101000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V146000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford F150 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 F150?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Ford F150 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

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