1989 Ford F Series (light) Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Ford F Series (light) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Ford F Series (light). The part named most often is fuel system, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system4 67%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Problem w/wiring harness causes light fuses to continously blow out, also charging system fails to properly charge batteries/continous glow plug replacements.”
NHTSA complaint #480400, filed 1995-01Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1989 Ford F Series (light) in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Ford F Series (light).
Other model years of the Ford F Series (light)
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 98,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 123,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 15 | 105,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 3,345 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Series (light) model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Ford F Series (light) have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Ford F Series (light) as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Ford F Series (light) is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1989 Ford F Series (light) been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.