1989 Ford LTD
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1989: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and front underhood.
Show complaint excerpts
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-30
Electrical short, ignition swithch failure, vehicle was parked when open door saw smoke and caught on fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-22
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Seats
1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats.
Equipment
1 of 8 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing air conditioner.
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 LTD — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1989 Ford LTD 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 LTD?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 Ford LTD 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.