MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford Ford Truck

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1989 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:42.043Z

Only 6 complaints 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 6 complaints 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 Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1989: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 6 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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CRUISE CONTROL DEFECTIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19961010

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 FORD TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE VALVE STEMS WERE REPLACED IN DECEMBER OF 2007. IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE VALVE STEM MALFUNCTIONED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090420

TIRES

1 of 6 total reports mentions: tires.

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

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POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980420

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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THE IGNITION MODULE HAS FAILED 12 TIMES. WE HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD IN 10 SECONDS AND HAVE BEEN UNDER CONSTANT DANGER FROM TRAFFIC IN EACH EVENT. THE IGNITION MODULE FAILS BECAUSE IT GETS TOO HOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990823

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19900305 — PE (closed 19900505)

INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Ford Ford Truck 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.