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Other or unknownPart report

1989 Ford Ranger Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 73 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1989 Ford Ranger, 3% of the 73 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.

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026222%
2025613%
20241111%
20211311%
20201411%
20193413%
201121%
200921%
200852%
200752%
2006166%
2005228%
2004133%
2003135%
2002144%
2001224%
2000233%
1999284%
1998193%
1997113%
1996102%
199582%
1994113%
199373%
199232%
199122%
199055%
198923%
198822%
198724%
198613%
198514%
1984217%

Other parts of the 1989 Ford Ranger

Electrical system
15 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Ranger

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology