1989 Ford E150
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Ford E150. Newest first.
The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Risk and remedy
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. This could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
Owner complaints
31 complaints6 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine
Ignition control module fails due to excessive heat buildup, due to where the control module is located. The ignition control module needs to be relocated to a cooler area under the hood, and mounted on a large heat sink, and this new location should be where cooling airflow from front of van flows…
Ignition control module fails due to excessive heat buildup, due to where the control module is located. The ignition control module needs to be relocated to a cooler area under the hood, and mounted on a large heat sink, and this new location should be where cooling airflow from front of van flows over the ignition control module and its connected heat sink. The ignition control module will fail without any warnings, no warning lamps, or any other symptoms. This problem leaves your vehicle and your passengers stranded until it cools down which can take an hour or more! Then will happen again, and again when it heats up. it has failed when I had just pulled into an intersection, when I was traveling down a city street and on the expressway! and when stopped at a stop sign or traffic light! Ford knows this problem exists in this model van and Ford's pickup truck lines, and other model Ford cars. has only addressed the problem happening to mustang models!
- Fuel system, gasoline
Nhtsa campaign ID# 91v146000 refers to a safety recall for a faulty dual fuel tank selector valve in ford econoline vans equipped with dual fuel tanks built between 1989 and 1991 and other similar models . I have contacted ford to investigate , but there are no records that confirm or disaffirm my…
Nhtsa campaign ID# 91v146000 refers to a safety recall for a faulty dual fuel tank selector valve in ford econoline vans equipped with dual fuel tanks built between 1989 and 1991 and other similar models . I have contacted ford to investigate , but there are no records that confirm or disaffirm my vehicle's inclusion in this recall. Basically, I don't know if my van was affected by this recall and if any recall services were performed. I am experiencing a fault in the dual fuel tank system. It seems that the fuel selector valve will not switch to the main tank, and when filled, the main tank will flow past the filler cap and causes a fuel leakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. I contacted a local ford dealer who advised me that no recall service can be performed to remedy this problem because my vin# does not register in the ford recall database. Again, ford cannot confirm or disaffirm any recall services performed on my vehicle. I am not the original owner of this vehicle so I do not have any service records prior to 2005. In an attempt to correct this concern, I have already replaced the secondary fuel pump, as advised by my local mechanic. I have also overhauled both fuel tanks to check for clogging, or any foreign materials, and I have replaced several seals and misc. Hardware in the fuel system. This concern has been a problem since I purchased the vehicle in 2005. I am only able to operate my vehicle on the auxillary (rear) fuel tank with a 13 gallon capacity. When the selector switch IS on the front tank, the vehicle will eventually stall as if it IS out of fuel. When the fuel selector switch IS set to the rear tank, I am able to operate the vehicle normally with the exception of the limited range due to the small auxillary fuel tank. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Van died,towed to mechanics shop,was told switch valve between tanks was problem, looked on nhtsa website about recalls. Ford van 89 E-150 with duel gas tanks. Ford safety recall number IS 91s39 went to ford web site,called them on phone, customer service and local dealership. both said there was no recall on my van. *tr
- Tires › Tread/belt · Tires › Valve
While driving, the tire experienced tread separation and damaged the front fender. *Ak the valve stem was also replaced. *Ph *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition
Ignition module has been giving us problems since purchased-1993- one time the module failed and another time it was replaced, still the problem persists. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Began having serious problem with stalling approx. 2 mos ago , stalled while at highway speeds and while crossing intersections , endangering the safety of my family , which consists of myself ,my wife , and our four small children. this problem has occured 7 times. I have repaired it twice.…
Began having serious problem with stalling approx. 2 mos ago , stalled while at highway speeds and while crossing intersections , endangering the safety of my family , which consists of myself ,my wife , and our four small children. this problem has occured 7 times. I have repaired it twice. Recently I took it to the local ford dealership. And at first they denied and problem and the recent recall in california. Ihave done a considerable amount of research regarding this problem including meeting with a regional ford district service manager. please , please help me...
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
The air conditioning blower motor switch was melted I replaced it and it melted after 4000 miles. I went to a salvage yard and they were all melted in the hi position. When on hi the wiring get so hot you cannot hold the wires
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Altenateor harness plug connector suddenly short circuted, and caused vehicle to catchon fire. Dealer has not been contacted. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Fire started on drivers side near steering wheel and dashboard.nm
- Structure › Body › Bumpers · Unknown or other
Step bumper on the van broke away from the fram while towing a travel trailer, due to missing parts.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
Vehicle has auxiliary fuel tank. when first tank IS filled with gas it causes spillage of second tank. Cause unknown. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine stalls.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
When one fuel tank on a dual fuel tank assembly fills up it overflows, leaking gas. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving vehicle stalls and cuts off completly. Owner had to have vehicle towed to dealer. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
The vehicle's dual gas tank IS inoperative, causing front gas tank to overfill/spill when rear IS switched. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling
Climate control fan switch melted/burned. *Sd
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
Fuel IS leaking from the gas tank of the vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch short due to looseness. *Dh
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Altenator heated up the wiring harness, resulting in a fire. *ak *jb
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition shorted out/failed. *Dh
- Electrical system › Ignition · Power train › Manual transmission
Driving vehicle at speed 65mph, under the hood fire, smell of wiring burning, electrical short. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
During a panic stop rear seat belts loosened, throwing child strapped in car seat on the floor. *ak
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Manufacturer uses improper 'o' ring in air conditioner, causing air conditioner to leak. *Dsh
- Power train › Driveline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
The front brake still makes heat,the rear end axle was replaced . tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices
He fuel tank selector valve malfunctioned causing fuel to spill. See recall mfg recall n0.91s39. Nhtsa 91v146. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Loss of brake effectivenes
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- Fuel expulsion
There is no summary currently available
- Loss of brake effectivenes
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
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