Model year record

1989 Ford F150

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 241 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V146000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
350,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-09-04
Owners notified
1991-12-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V101000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
111,000
Reported to NHTSA
1990-06-01
Owners notified
1990-07-17

Defect description

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

Safety risk

WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V114000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
3,000
Reported to NHTSA
1989-07-14
Owners notified
1989-08-09

Defect description

SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices3910,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly22102,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch20—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank15128,000 mi
Vehicle speed control11—
Electrical system: ignition10—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip9—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash7—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator5—
Fuel system, gasoline5209,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4—
Structure: frame and members4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3—
Tires3—
Tires: tread/belt3—
Electrical system2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Power train: driveline: universal joint2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Structure: body2—
Unknown or other2—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly1128,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump160,000 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1209,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Structure1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket1137,000 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: bead175,808 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1988 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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