1989 Ford Ford Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1989 Ford Ford Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Ford Ford Truck. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 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.
- Tires2 33%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Tires: “The contact owns a 1989 Ford Truck. The contact stated that the tire valve stems were replaced in december of 2007. In december of 2008, the rear driver's side valve stem malfunctioned. In january of 2009, while driving 50 MPH, the rear passenger side valve stem failed. The valve stems were tech international, model tr 413. The serial number, part number, purchase date, and VIN were unknown. The failure mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10266144, filed 2009-04, 3,000 milesVehicle speed control: “Throttle does not return to idle when I let up on gas pedal, instead r.p.m. Increases to 2400 r.p.m. Only after driving about 8 miles does the problem occur.”
NHTSA complaint #722126, filed 2000-04Electrical system: “The ignition module has failed 12 times. We have had to pull off the road in 10 seconds and have been under constant danger from traffic in each event. The ignition module fails because it gets too hot. After two hours we can continue on our way or get ignition module replaced. The first four times we did not know what caused it and spent over $1,000 trying to find problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #710378, filed 1999-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 3,000 miles.
Complaints 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 Ford Truck 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.
NHTSA investigations
- PE90051Increase in engine rpm'sClosed · Mar 5, 1990
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1989 Ford Ford Truck.
Other model years of the Ford Ford Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 37 | 56,645 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 20 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 25 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | 69,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 25 | 109,436 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 34 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 65,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 162,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 178,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1989 Ford Ford Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1989 Ford Ford Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1989 Ford Ford Truck is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.
Has the 1989 Ford Ford Truck 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.
At what mileage are problems with the 1989 Ford Ford Truck reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 3,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.