1989 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control 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.
“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“Diffculty slowing down from highway speed, had to turn off ignition to stop vehicle. Disconnected cruise control, but this was not the problem. Dealership service says it was the accelerometer cable. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770450, filed 2002-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Econoline
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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.
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