1989 Ford F Super Duty

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• May 31, 2002VA
  Electrical system › Wiring · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

  All of truck lights go out and wires get very hot. was told by a certified ford mechanic that problem was wires that were too small for that type of truck. consumer was afraid that truck will catch a fire if this continued to happen.*ak

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.
• 3057500Unknown
• 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
• 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
• 616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
• 613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage.
• 613341Experiencing front end shimmy occurring at various driving speeds and IS usually induced when hitting bumps such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings.
• 613021Experiencing excessive brake pedal travel accompanied by reduced braking effectiveness when the vehicle IS operated at an idle for extended periods, in hilly terrain, in high ambient temperatures and / or when the vehicle IS located in excess of its gross vehcle weight rating (gvwr).
• 612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system IS not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *Mjs
• 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
• 609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. Yd
• 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
• 606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year.
• 605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory.
• 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
• 603927Service procedures and vehicle attitude service kits have been developed to assist customers and vehicle modifiers with side -to- side leveling concerns related to weight distribution.
• 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
• 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
• 601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728.
• 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
• 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
• 601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles.
• 51998Brakes- excessive brake pedal travel- f super duty motorhome chassis vehicles built through 11/2/94.
• 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
• 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
• 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
• 51401Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra.
• 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
• 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
• 50912Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for F53 rv basic stripped chassis.
• 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
• 45086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service.
• 45085Revised design transmission rear case bushing.
• 42085Unknown
• 42080Unknown
• 39913New design transmission range sensor.
• 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
• 37765Upgrade kit for the E40D transmission.
• 37741Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid

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