1989 Ford F-350 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1989 Ford F-350, 12% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Alternator and water pump are designed too far apart; this causes the belt to move up and down, hitting the air pump and wearing the belt away. When it breaks, it tangles in other belts, causing them to jump off and shred themselves. Vehicle loses power steering/brakes and water pump.”
NHTSA complaint #819911, filed 1998-01“Alternator belt is too long and flops around, hitting the air pump and eventually is cut in half, when this happens the brakes fail with. The owner has replaced the component eight times in the six years of ownership.”
NHTSA complaint #520735, filed 1997-08“While driving, clutch pedal sagged, used excessive foot pressure to move clutch, dealer noticed cracked firewall (structure) while repairing clutch. Dealer says have a kit to repair it but owner must pay.”
NHTSA complaint #808421, filed 1997-01Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2008 | 31 | 24% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 21 | 14% |
| 2005 | 17 | 15% |
| 2004 | 64 | 40% |
| 2003 | 19 | 21% |
| 2002 | 19 | 16% |
| 2001 | 12 | 8% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 22 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 26 | 17% |
| 1996 | 17 | 13% |
| 1995 | 25 | 19% |
| 1994 | 13 | 14% |
| 1993 | 21 | 21% |
| 1992 | 10 | 19% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 5 | 12% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford F-350
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford F-350
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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