1989 Ford F-250 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 239,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Ford F-250, 6% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 239,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving the truck, it caught on fire. By the time it could be safely pulled off the side of the road it was fully engulfed in flames. It was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10125657, filed 2005-06, 239,000 miles“Consumer purchased rebuilt Ford motor from dealership, the motor was not installed correctly causing extensive damage to (starter,exhaust system and injectors). Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #552039, filed 2000-05“Consumer complaint that the exhaust manifold bolt keeps on breaking off within a short period of wearing out. Dealer notified, and will not repair without cost to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #824805, filed 1998-06Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 12 | 5% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 15 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 17 | 8% |
| 2005 | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 | 44 | 29% |
| 2003 | 24 | 21% |
| 2002 | 23 | 15% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10% |
| 2000 | 33 | 10% |
| 1999 | 66 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 14% |
| 1997 | 29 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 16% |
| 1995 | 34 | 18% |
| 1994 | 18 | 15% |
| 1993 | 29 | 22% |
| 1992 | 14 | 12% |
| 1991 | 8 | 7% |
| 1990 | 10 | 9% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 6 | 16% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford F-250
30 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsTires
8 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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