1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
0 recalls, 16 complaints - 10 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
16 total complaints
2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Feb 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1990
DUAL GAS TANKS, SMELL OF GAS, OVERFLOWING AND PRESSURE IN ONE TANK. COMPLAINED BEFORE BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *JB
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Apr 27, 1995
Incident date: Jan 17, 1994
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO HOLD SECURELY DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD
2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Jul 10, 1994
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. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
LOOSE SPINDLE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF, ALSO MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER. *AW
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
PROBLEM W/WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LIGHT FUSES TO CONTINOUSLY BLOW OUT, ALSO CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS TO PROPERLY CHARGE BATTERIES/CONTINOUS GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENTS.
POWER TRAIN
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
SPEEDOMETER HEAD REPLACED.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
RIGHT DOOR DROPS WHEN OPENED, CAUSING CLOSING DIFFICULTY.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
BRAKES OVERHEATED PRIOR TO RECALL, ALSO BRAKE BOOSTER LEAKS, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE/BRAKE FADE. (92V-026)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED. *AW
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS OIL, ALSO NOISY LEFT/REAR AXLE/UNIVERSAL JOINT FAILURE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
THERMOSTAT FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
HEADLIGHTS MILSALIGNED/BEAMS TOO LOW.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jan 5, 1995
WHEN CRANKCASE IS FILLED W/OIL, SMOKE GETS INTO ENGINE, CAUSING SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION/RUNAWAY ENGINE, ALSO EXCESSIVE OIL USAGE/STARTING DIFFICULTY.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Feb 9, 1995
ENGINE STALLS/REVVS AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN A/C OR DEFROSTER IS TURNED ON. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
10 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 1 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR | 1 |
962528
Dec 2, 1996
042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
BRAKES - AIR COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN - VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE - ENGINE - 7.0L - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL - NOISE - RATTLE - AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED- VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE. *TW
BC3131950301
Mar 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW
95310
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
95322
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
REVISED CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION. *TW
95212
Jan 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SHIFT CONCERN. *TW
9519
Jan 1, 1995
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NOISE/VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING IN 4X2 MODE WITH HUBS LOCKED. *TW
94258
Dec 1, 1994
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW
942318
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING, CONVERTER COVER DISCOLORATION, CLUTCHES BURNED AND BURNT FLUID *TW
942411
Nov 1, 1994
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKES - CALIPERS - FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *TW
942415
Nov 1, 1994
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UPGRADE KIT FOR THE E40D TRANSMISSION. *TW
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) across all model years (1978, 1987).
9
Total Recalls
167
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1989 (current) | 0 | 16 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | View |