MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford F350

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1989 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-10-31T22:18:02.998Z

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
41
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1989

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1989: 41 complaints 1989 41 1990: 39 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 41 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 41 complaints 1989 41 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

1989: 41 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19820
19831
19842
19854
198614
19878
198829
198941
199039
20050
20060
20070
20080

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

27% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Electrical system

20% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was driving down road and the truck started to smoke and caught on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-29

Electrical or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-26

Tires

17% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I was returning home from phoenix. I was transitioning from the 101 freeway,to the 60 eastbound. Almost where the concrete barriers come to a point and end, my left front tire cut loose of it's tread.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-04

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing belts and associated pulleys and gasoline.

FIRE

Fuel system, gasoline

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

FIRE

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1989-08-09Fuel system, gasoline89V114000 Shields on the fronts of the midship mounted fuel tanks were omitted during assembly.

    Remedy: Install fuel tank shields.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1990-03-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-06-12 Trnsmssion park gear fail
  3. R
    1990-07-17Power train90V101000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1991-05-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-31 Loss of brake effectivenes
  5. I
    1991-06-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-25 Spare tire fires
  6. I
    1991-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1991-11-01 Fuel expulsion
  7. I
    1991-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1992-10-30 Loss of brake effectivenes
  8. R
    1991-12-20Fuel system, gasoline91V146000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. R
    1992-06-10Service brakes, hydraulic92V026000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. I
    1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
  11. I
    1994-01-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-04-29 Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaks
  12. R
    1996-06-07Electrical system96V071000 The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1989 Ford F350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 89V114000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 90V101000 · Power train
  • Recall 91V146000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 92V026000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 96V071000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford F350 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 F350?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1989 Ford F350 have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.