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1989 Ford E150

Based on reports from 35 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 35 complaints, 0 crashes, 7 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector DevicesHIGH

3 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices issues — failures commonly reported around 94K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignitionMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices3 (9%)

Electrical System:ignition3 (9%)

Tires:tread/belt2 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe2 (6%)

Electrical System:ignition:switch2 (6%)

Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator2 (6%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (6%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank2 (6%)

1989 Ford E150: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1989 Ford E150, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 94,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 94K-mile mark.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1989 Ford E150, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1989 Ford E150, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1989 Ford E150, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1989 Ford E150. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

90V101000Jul 1990

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.

91V146000Dec 1991

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES

THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 35 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1989 Ford E150: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Ford E150?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Ford E150 is related to the fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1989 Ford E150 reliable?

The 1989 Ford E150 has 35 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1989 Ford E150 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1989 Ford E150 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1989 Ford E150 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Ford E150 problems start?

Based on 4 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 94,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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