1989 Ford Econoline Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%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 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1989 Ford Econoline, 9% 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.
“I have heard of many complaints about the air conditioner of such Ford vans that they leak freon.even from A/C repair shop they said that it was very common with Ford regarding this leak. I think Ford should fix this to save our ozone layer from freon leak. I wish Ford would fix my A/C. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #706624, filed 1999-05“When first starting vehicle defect within ignition switch will cause entire electrical system to become inoperative. This is intermittent problem. Sometimes vehicle will not shift into overdrive or will not want to shift out of first gear. Air conditoner failed. Power window malfunctions. Brake light inoperable. Cruise control malfunctions.”
NHTSA complaint #824617, filed 1998-06“The air conditioner compressor was leaking freeon. This would cause the air conditioner to not cool vehicle once turned on. Has happened before, 2 years ago. Will be taking to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #838486, filed 1999-05Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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 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