Ford E250 1989

Model E250 made in 1989 by Ford got 7 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l, 5.0l and 5.8l.

Model 1989

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.9L) 6Automatic, 3 gearsRWD14/16/1516/20/17Regular$ 95014880801
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD13/17/1414/22/17Regular$ 101714890619
( 5.8L) 8Automatic, 3 gearsRWD11/13/1212/16/14Regular$ 118714880813

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES
91V146000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/01/1989 to 02/01/1991V (Vehicle)35000012/20/1991ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/04/199109/30/1991
Defect SummaryThe 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.
Consequence SummaryThe overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Corrective SummaryReplace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
NotesSystem: fuel tank, auxilliary.vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between february 28,1989 and july, 1989; econoline built between february 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991.note: ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.parts will be available in december 1991. you will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. in the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full.if your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. an operator will take your name and telephonenumber. a ford representative will call you back.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
90V101000FORD MOTOR COMPANY to 10/01/1989V (Vehicle)11100007/17/1990ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY06/01/199006/14/1990
Defect SummaryUnder certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Consequence SummaryWhen 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.
Corrective SummaryInstall improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
NotesSystem: park gear snap ring.vehicle description: 4 x 2 light trucks and vans equipped with one-piecedriveshaft and an e40d transmission.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9552403/01/199539892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles. *tw11/01/1995
BC289395040104/01/19953055505Unknown11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
95111306/01/199545086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw11/01/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A2903/18/1998601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc06/23/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
985A3803/18/1998601045Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc06/23/1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EA93014FORD MOTOR COMPANY06/04/199307/29/1994ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
PE90037FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/30/199005/22/1990LOSS OF POWER BRAKE
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE91077FORD MOTOR COMPANY05/23/199110/31/1991LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
 There is no summary currently available
EA91044FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/30/199110/30/1992LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES92V026000
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA91031FORD MOTOR COMPANY06/26/199111/01/1991FUEL EXPULSION91V146000
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
03/01/1994
 Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the head lights on the vehicle to turn off the cruise control is turn on. *ak
01/12/1995
 Interior vehicle fire which totally melted dashboard, steering wheel and column. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/01/1995
 The oil pan rusted from the vehicle. tt
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES
04/15/2008410001
 Tl*the contact owns a 1989 ford e250. the contact noticed that the dual fuel tank selector valves were not working properly. the contact also smelled gasoline coming from the vehicle. he called the dealer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxiliary tank:selector devices) and was referred to the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that ford does not keep any recall information from the past ten years. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 41,000. updated 07/09/08 *bf updated
05/27/19971
 Smell of fuel while driving, fuel tank selector valve malfunctioned, causing fuel to pour out through fuel filler cap,could cause fire. *ak
SEATS
1
 Seat tracks bent in accident, causing seat to dislodge from tracks.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
 Right brake caliper hose collapsed, heating up the brake fluid up, resulting in the brake failure, hose needs to be replaced. tt