1989 Ford F Series (light) recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1989 Ford F Series (light) owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Fuel system (4), Gasoline (4), Engine (3), Seat belts (2), Electrical system (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/07/2005 · Fuel system
DUAL GAS TANKS, SMELL OF GAS, OVERFLOWING AND PRESSURE IN ONE TANK. COMPLAINED BEFORE BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. *JB
02/16/1995 · Seat belts
DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SHOULDER BELTS FAILED TO HOLD SECURELY DURING ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *SKD
02/08/1995 · Fuel system
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
01/15/1995 · Fuel system
INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. *AK
01/05/1995 · Visibility (wipers / glass)
ENGINE STALLS/REVVS AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN A/C OR DEFROSTER IS TURNED ON. *AK
01/05/1995 · Steering
LOOSE SPINDLE, CAUSING TIRE TO FALL OFF, ALSO MISALIGNMENT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO WANDER. *AW
01/05/1995 · Electrical system
PROBLEM W/WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LIGHT FUSES TO CONTINOUSLY BLOW OUT, ALSO CHARGING SYSTEM FAILS TO PROPERLY CHARGE BATTERIES/CONTINOUS GLOW PLUG REPLACEMENTS.
01/05/1995 · Transmission / drivetrain
SPEEDOMETER HEAD REPLACED.