Ford F Series 1989
Model F Series made in 1989 by Ford got 5 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering.
Model 1989
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||||||||||||
90V097000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 3200 | 07/17/1990 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/21/1990 | 05/31/1990 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: power brake - power steering gear return line.vehicle description: f super duty motor home chassis and f super duty commercialchassis. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
89V009000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 10/01/1987 to 10/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 24454 | 02/07/1989 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/24/1989 | 01/31/1989 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Install redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: suspension/steering.vehicle description: f super duty trucks and chassis. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
98246 | 12/07/1998 | 604059 | Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc | 03/16/1999 | |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
99222 | 10/18/1999 | 6089681 | Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt | 02/11/2000 | |
96246 | 11/18/1996 | 50905 | Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
99196 | 09/20/1999 | 6090087 | Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt | 03/08/2000 | |
9848 | 03/02/1998 | 601269 | Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc | 07/16/1998 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
98217 | 11/01/1998 | 603670 | Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak. *yc | 03/01/1999 | |
TIRES | |||||
9852 | 04/13/1998 | 601290 | Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc | 07/17/1998 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | ||||||
DP94002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/10/1994 | 04/25/1994 | DEFECTIVE WIRING | ||
Defective wiring |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
09/01/2011 | 194000 | ||
Tl* the contact owns a 1989 ford f250. the contact stated that fuel would overflow and spill out through the filler neck valve. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 194,000. | |||
09/01/2011 | 194000 | ||
Tl- the contact owns a 1989 ford f250. the contact stated that fuel would overflow and spill out through the filler neck valve. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that there were no recalls for the failure. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 194,000. kmj | |||
09/01/2011 | 194000 | ||
Tl-the contact owns a 1989 ford f250. the contact stated the fuel overflow and spill out through the gasoline cap. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. the manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 194,000. mw |