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1989 Ford F Series (light) Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1989 Ford F Series (light), 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 1995-01

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1990113%
1989117%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford F Series (light)

Fuel system
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford F Series (light)

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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