1989 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1989 Ford F-250, 4% of the 112 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for repair of a tire. The mechanic noticed that upper and lower ball joints needed replacement due to mole infestation. When the brake fuse blew, the release mechanism for the cruise control didn't work. As a result, when he applied the brake, the vehicle raced forcing the consumer to go off road to avoid a accident. At this time the cruise control was cancelled by hitting the off button.”
NHTSA complaint #10047939, filed 2004-01Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 82 | 57% |
| 2013 | 48 | 51% |
| 2012 | 125 | 47% |
| 2011 | 111 | 45% |
| 2010 | 29 | 40% |
| 2009 | 28 | 52% |
| 2008 | 35 | 18% |
| 2007 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 | 85 | 38% |
| 2005 | 37 | 26% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 15 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 6% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 25% |
| 1997 | 30 | 10% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 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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