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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1989 Ford Econoline Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%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 1 complaints about the visibility of the 1989 Ford Econoline, 3% 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

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200025%
199934%
199837%
1997911%
199611%
199523%
199454%
199335%
199114%
198913%
198829%
198717%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Econoline

Fuel system
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Econoline

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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