1989 Ford Econoline Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 22%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 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Ford Econoline, 22% of the 32 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Consumer noticed a portion of unused fuel was returning to the front tank when the front tank was full. Also, there was a a fuel spillage which was causing a fire hazard. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer noted that recall 93v125000/ fuel tank auxillary selected and switch dealt with the same problem. However, this vehicle was not under recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #858727, filed 2000-03“The duel fuel tank selector valve malfunctioned, causing an oveflow condition in the front fuel tank, and resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap. There is a recall on the vehicle. Owner 's vehicle was not included in the recall. Manufacturer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #813918, filed 1997-07“While driving tank switch over valve causes overflow of fuel through nozzle where gas is poured in. Consumer notes of recall for problem, but vehicle was not included.”
NHTSA complaint #826683, filed 1998-08Related 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 Econoline 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, E-150 1989–1991 +4 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 9% |
| 2002 | 3 | 13% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 6 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 5% |
| 1994 | 10 | 8% |
| 1993 | 8 | 12% |
| 1992 | 15 | 18% |
| 1991 | 8 | 33% |
| 1990 | 5 | 17% |
| 1989 | 7 | 22% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Econoline
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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 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