MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford F250

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1989 Ford F250
RENDERED 2026-09-16T18:55:08.934Z

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 F250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1987 1988: 62 complaints 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1989: 103 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19831
198410
198521
198638
198738
198862
1989103
1990108
20050
20060
20070
20080

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 30%

30% of complaints: service brakes — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20%

20% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing selector devices and tank assembly.

FIRE
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AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK UP, DUAL TANKS, AND FILLED THE FRONT, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951025

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020911

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
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CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD DUE TO WIRE HARNESS DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030805

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing seal and automatic transmission.

TIRES 7%

7% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19881227 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL RESERVOIR SHIELDS, THAT PROTECT THE RESERVOIR FROM CONTACT BY THE TRANSFER CASE IN CERTAIN FRONTAL IMPACTS, WERE NOT INSTALLED.

Remedy: INSTALL FUEL RESERVOIR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS.

Campaign 88V182000 — check if this car was fixed

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

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 19910620 — PE (closed 19911025)

SPARE TIRE FIRES

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 19920610 — service brakes, hydraulic

A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PI

Remedy: ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.

Campaign 92V026000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930604 — EA (closed 19940729)

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

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 F250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (31 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 88V182000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • 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 92V026000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V071000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford F250 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 F250?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Ford F250 have?

6 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.