1989 Ford E-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 26%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Ford E-150, 26% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232970, filed 2008-07, 94,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10225733, filed 2008-04, 138,000 milesRelated recalls
- 91V146000Sep 4, 1991The 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…Covers: Ford E-150 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, Econoline 1989–1991 +4 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 24% |
| 1998 | 11 | 18% |
| 1997 | 22 | 22% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 13% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 20% |
| 1990 | 8 | 47% |
| 1989 | 8 | 26% |
| 1988 | 2 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford E-150
11 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology