1989 FORD FORD TRUCK

0 recalls — 6 complaints — 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints 1 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
TIRES1
TIRES:VALVE1
TIRES:VALVE Apr 20, 2009
Incident date: Dec 14, 2008
TL*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 T... Read more
TIRES Nov 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
DUNLOP GRAND TREK TIRE BLEWOUT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 19, 2000
Incident date: Apr 15, 2000
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Sep 5, 1996
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 TI... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Apr 20, 1998
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Sep 9, 1993
CRUISE CONTROL DEFECTIVE, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES.
Crash 3 injured

Technical Service Bulletins — 1989 FORD FORD TRUCK

4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
BC0141970201 Jan 2, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
VERIFY THE TRANSAXLE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE IS THE CORRECT MODEL AND MODEL YEAR FOR THE VEHICLE. *JD
BC0845961001 Oct 1, 1996
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
CLARIFIED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY RECALL - RCL/96S54 (ATTACHMENT III, DEALER LETTER). *TT
BC0846961001 Oct 1, 1996
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION ON PART NUMBER FOR THE ROTUNDA TOOL THAT IS STATED IN SAFETY RECALL RCL/96S48-RCL/96S99. *TT
95118 Jun 1, 1995
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING - WHEEL SHIMMY - STEERING DAMPER INSTALLATION. *TE

NHTSA Safety Investigations — FORD FORD TRUCK

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE90051 Opened: Mar 5, 1990 — Closed: May 5, 1990
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S
There is no summary currently available
PE89019 Opened: Dec 1, 1988 — Closed: Apr 5, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1981
THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN
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FORD FORD TRUCK — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD FORD TRUCK across all model years (1967–1980).

22 Total Recalls
412 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
28 Reported Crashes
22 Reported Fires
3 Reported Deaths

FORD FORD TRUCK — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 14 View
2002 0 54 View
2001 0 22 View
2000 0 30 View
1999 0 37 View
1998 0 29 View
1997 0 47 View
1996 0 22 View
1995 0 28 View
1994 0 21 View
1993 0 8 View
1992 0 11 View
1991 0 9 View
1990 0 8 View
1989 (current) 0 6
1988 0 7 View
1987 0 2 View
1986 0 2 View
1985 0 2 View
1984 0 1 View
1983 0 1 View
1980 1 0 View
1979 1 0 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 1 1 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View
1974 1 2 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 4 0 View
1971 2 0 View
1970 2 0 View
1969 3 0 View
1968 2 1 View
1967 1 0 View

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