1989 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Ford F-150, 7% of the 224 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Questionnaire does not allow the complete chronology of the four instances that I have had complete brake failure on long grades: two in 1996 and the most recent at 11000 feet elev. Above silverton, co on 9/19/98. Hdave had brake lines bled. Have changed to high temp brake fluid (DOT 6) and have queried a grand junction Ford dealer. Two of the four instances have been solo and two have been while pulling a 5th wheel trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #703780, filed 1999-02“Abs work the opposite of the way they are designed to during very humid or rainy weather conditions. When the brakes are lightly applied the rear wheels lock up.”
NHTSA complaint #527777, filed 1998-01“Metallic brake line at bend location ruptured when driver applied brakes. Brake pedal went completely to floor with no warning. Truck rolled through a red light.ak”
NHTSA complaint #802106, filed 1996-09“At first start when pulling out of drive way, rear brake locked up and when stopping at an intersection, rear anti-lock brakes locked, dealer can't correct. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #959496, filed 1995-02Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 33% |
| 2025 | 20 | 18% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 52 | 12% |
| 2022 | 41 | 7% |
| 2021 | 77 | 7% |
| 2020 | 23 | 3% |
| 2019 | 23 | 2% |
| 2018 | 92 | 4% |
| 2017 | 116 | 8% |
| 2016 | 340 | 16% |
| 2015 | 317 | 18% |
| 2014 | 346 | 22% |
| 2013 | 363 | 12% |
| 2012 | 137 | 8% |
| 2011 | 184 | 8% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 39 | 12% |
| 2008 | 39 | 11% |
| 2007 | 44 | 9% |
| 2006 | 94 | 16% |
| 2005 | 120 | 11% |
| 2004 | 139 | 7% |
| 2003 | 28 | 7% |
| 2002 | 42 | 5% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 80 | 7% |
| 1999 | 107 | 10% |
| 1998 | 114 | 8% |
| 1997 | 233 | 8% |
| 1996 | 34 | 10% |
| 1995 | 145 | 23% |
| 1994 | 148 | 22% |
| 1993 | 90 | 15% |
| 1992 | 51 | 11% |
| 1991 | 26 | 9% |
| 1990 | 18 | 7% |
| 1989 | 16 | 7% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 3% |
| 1986 | 5 | 8% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford F-150
95 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford F-150
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