1989 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 21%of 112 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 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1989 Ford F-250, 21% of the 112 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Prior to safety recall (92s44) in which consumer never received, the brakes on vehicle malfunctioned when applied, causing consumer to loose control of vehicle whcih then went over an embankement, the vehicle was decalred totaled and consumer is seeking a $500.00 decductible from manufacturer that he incurred.”
NHTSA complaint #562122, filed 2001-07“Anti-lock brake system problems; when applying the brakes on any type of road surface, under normal braking conditions, the right rear wheel locks up, causing the truck to go into a skid. This problem has been mentioned to the dealer. The system has not been checked. Owner still experiencing a problem with system.”
NHTSA complaint #823945, filed 1998-06“Abs brake problem; when the ABS warning light came on, owner brought truck to the dealer for service. Owner purchased a r.a.b.s valve. Abs warning light remained on. Owner now needs a module replaced that is no longer availabe from the manufacturer. Part # e7tf-2c018-ab or AC.”
NHTSA complaint #834598, filed 1999-02“Lost front brakes completely, partial rear brakes during heavy duty aplication, brake fluid overheats/blows out, causing holes in calipers, mechanic replaced calipers.”
NHTSA complaint #812842, filed 1997-06Related recalls
- 92V026000Mar 3, 1992A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This…Covers: Ford F-250 1988–1991, F-350 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford F-250
30 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsTires
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford F-250
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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