1989 Ford Econoline Engine cooling 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 engine cooling of the 1989 Ford Econoline, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Catalytic converter failed 3 out of 4 times. Three of the four times that this problem has accurred Ford has taken replace the part mostly free of charge. This time in 2001 Ford will not fix the problem and tells us to bad. We fill that being a repeated problem Ford motor company should in good faith take care of this problem completely once and for all. We would like to be reimbursed for our repair cost. We did have this problem fixed at our expense. …”
NHTSA complaint #750691, filed 2001-08“This vehicle has a serious driveability problem (the engine stalls without warning repeatedly) and Ford either does not know how or does not care to fix the problem. This has been going on for many years now and finally a judge in california is prepared to demand a recall. Now why haven't you already done so? Is it because not enough people have been killed yet? Or haven't you received enough letters or complaints? There have been many problems that I am aware of from my subscription to motorhome magazine. …”
NHTSA complaint #730562, filed 2000-09“The vehicle stalls suddenly and unexpectedly while driving in hot weather, the dealer has replaced many conponents (air and fuel filter, tfi module, vapor separator and catalytic converter)but the vehicle continues to stall. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #556115, filed 2000-10Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 4 | 18% |
| 2002 | 6 | 26% |
| 2001 | 4 | 14% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 11 | 14% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 7 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 9 | 14% |
| 1992 | 13 | 16% |
| 1991 | 5 | 21% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 16% |
| 1988 | 5 | 23% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Econoline
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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