1989 Ford School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1989 Ford School Bus, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2002. Updated daily.
Where the 1989 Ford School Bus has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1989 Ford School Bus recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1989 vs. every other School Bus 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 School Bus median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1989 Ford School Bus, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
- ENGINE FIRESNo recall
What School Bus owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING,APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES. BRAKES LINES HAD RUSTED, CAUSING THEM TO BREAK.*AK
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