MYRModel Year Report

1989 Ford LTD

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1989 Ford LTD
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:13.404Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford LTD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000
1989: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19835
198414
198517
19869
19871
19886
19898
19902
19913
19922
19931
19952
19961
20002

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.

FIRE INJURY
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ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960430

ELECTRICAL SHORT, IGNITION SWITHCH FAILURE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN OPEN DOOR SAW SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960422

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Ford LTD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.