1989 Ford Econoline Transmission and drivetrain 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 1989 Ford Econoline, 9% 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.
“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“Gear shift indicator shows that the vehicle is engaged in park, but the vehicle still rolls as if not completely in gear. Dlr has seen 4 times, and cant find the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #849151, filed 1999-09Related recalls
- 90V101000Jun 1, 1990Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.Covers: Ford Econoline 1989–1990, F-150 1989–1990, F-250 1989–1990 +4 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
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