1989 Ford F Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1989 Ford F Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Ford F Series. Newest first.
Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.
Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Remedy
Install redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires · Wheels
While operating in reverse less that 8 mph the right front tire impacted a tree limb and the tier sidewall split from the tread to the rime seal. dealer advises this was an impact blowout. I can see at a speed greater than 8 mph such a possible blowout but question such a situation at such a low speed. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* the contact owns a 1989 ford F250. The contact stated that fuel would overflow and spill out through the filler neck valve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 194,000.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Defective wiring
Defective wiring
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.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 603670Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
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