1989 Ford F Series (light) Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%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 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1989 Ford F Series (light), 67% 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“Auxiliary tank switch failed, causing front tank to siphon fuel out of rear tank prior to recall, repairs refused due to month vehicle was manufactured.”
NHTSA complaint #481123, filed 1995-02Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 Ford F Series (light)
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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