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Recall campaign89V109000

Recall 89V109000: 1989 Ford Ranger and 1 other model

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Report received
Jul 5, 1989
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
25,000vehicles
Model years
1989

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Front wheel bearing adjusting nut retaining keys may be missing from front axle assemblies, allowing the nut to loosen.

Possible consequence

This could result in detachment of the wheel and hubassembly from the axle, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.

Remedy

Install retaining keys in front wheel hub assemblies where missing.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.