no report yet
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
1989 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 1989 Ford F-350, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 5, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1989 Ford F-350 has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes, hydraulic
7Tires1 crash/fire/injury
7Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
3Structure1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Exterior lighting
2Suspension
76 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 8 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1989 Ford F-350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Drum: shoes/linings
Risk. INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN…
no report yet
Auxillary tank: selector devices
Risk. THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
no report yet
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Storage: auxillary tank
Risk. TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
1989 vs. every other F-350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-350 median. How we score
'67'68'69'72'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.
- FUEL EXPULSIONLed to recall 91V-146
- LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESLed to recall 92V-026
- ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURENo recall
- TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAILLed to recall 90V-101
- LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESNo recall
- SPARE TIRE FIRESNo recall
- HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKSNo recall
In owners' words
What F-350 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
GREASE ON REAR BRAKE SEALS, THEY FAILED WHILE DRIVING. OIL WOULD GET ONTO BRAKES. COULD SEE OIL DRIPPING. BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP. REAR BRAKES NOT EFFECTIVE AT ALL, ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. WILL HAVE DEALER CHECK OUT SEALS. *AK
VEHICLE'S REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS ARE LEAKING AND OIL IS FALLING ONTO ABS, REAR BRAKE LINING CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES OR LOCKUP DUE TO DIRT ACCUMULATION. *AK
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