1989 Ford Club Wagon Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Ford Club Wagon (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1989 Ford Club Wagon. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and engine cooling (2). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system3 38%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Engine cooling2 25%
- Tires2 25%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Vehicle has dual tanks. Gas is coming out of the front tank from the filler. This happens when I fill up the front tank and put gas in the rear tank. There is a recall from Ford on this model having the same safety problem and it says the is a fire hazard, but mine was manufactured in 11-1988. The recall is for these models manufactured from 2-1989 thru 2-1991. Is there a way this is covered by the recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10435520, filed 2011-11Electrical system: “I am concerned about the recent recall of Ford products because of a possibility of fire due to a faulty ignition switch. It appears vans were not included.”
NHTSA complaint #984410, filed 1996-05Tires: “Replacement tires on a 1989 Ford Club Wagon, tire size p23575r16. While driving 65 MPH tread separated on right rear tire. Exhaust pipe was damaged where the flap of the tires tread impacted the pipe, needed replaced, firestone tire, consumer did not specify size, DOT number, or model of tire.”
NHTSA complaint #885577, filed 2001-04Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Ford Club Wagon in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Ford Club Wagon.
Other model years of the Ford Club Wagon
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 156,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 28 | 108,206 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 28 | 78,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 17 | 40,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 15 | 95,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 17 | 229,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 15 | 117,141 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Club Wagon model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Ford Club Wagon have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1989 Ford Club Wagon as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Ford Club Wagon is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1989 Ford Club Wagon been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.