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.
- 1989 Ford Bronco II39 complaints
- 1989 Ford Ranger73 complaints
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.