Skip to content
BrakesPart report

1989 Ford Econoline Brakes Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
16%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Ford Econoline, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Abs: brake seems to overheat causing pedal to go completely to floor; extended stopping; no warning. Tt the brake over heating occured both on stop and go traffic as well as while driving down a steep mountain.”

NHTSA complaint #973854, filed 1995-10

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003314%
200229%
200038%
19991720%
1998715%
19972025%
19962025%
19952838%
19942923%
1993711%
19921012%
1991625%
19901447%
1989516%
198829%
1987533%
1986114%
1985220%
1984114%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Econoline

Fuel system
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Econoline

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