1989 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,880miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1989 Ford F-250, 1% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,880 miles.
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.
“Driving along no indication of any problem and engine stopped. Tried starting several times and noticed ignition switch seemed very stiff and would not fire off starter, lights worked, door bell worked, no ignition. Inspected engine compartment and did not notice anything unusual, battery cables were tight, checked radiator and found it working just fine. After a while tried ignition again and started, drove a couple more miles to home safely. Next am could not get the ignition to work at all, ignition switch felt like it was broken when key turned to the maximum position... …”
NHTSA complaint #10678275, filed 2015-01, 69,880 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 | 9 | 9% |
| 2012 | 27 | 10% |
| 2011 | 30 | 12% |
| 2010 | 9 | 12% |
| 2009 | 5 | 9% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 10% |
| 2005 | 26 | 18% |
| 2004 | 19 | 12% |
| 2003 | 13 | 11% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford F-250
30 complaintsBrakes
24 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 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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