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#BS-1989-FORF25-376F1989 Ford F250
Based on reports from 127 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 127 complaints, 4 crashes, 17 fires, and 6 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
12 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank:selector devices issues — failures commonly reported around 140K miles.
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Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:auxillary Tank:selector Devices (12 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
1989 Ford F250: 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 F250, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 140,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 140K-mile mark.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1989 Ford F250, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1989 Ford F250, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical System:ignition:switch Issues
Electrical System:ignition:switch complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1989 Ford F250, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1989 Ford F250. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (6 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
FUEL RESERVOIR SHIELDS, THAT PROTECT THE RESERVOIR FROM CONTACT BY THE TRANSFER CASE IN CERTAIN FRONTAL IMPACTS, WERE NOT INSTALLED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
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1989 Ford F250 vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks)
This vehicle
127
Class avg
130
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other standard pickup trucks vehicles from 1989.
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 127 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
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