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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
90V097000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1989 to 02/01/1990V (Vehicle)320007/17/1990MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/21/199005/31/1990
Defect SummaryInterconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
Consequence SummaryThis 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 SummaryInstall revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.
NotesSystem: power brake - power steering gear return line.vehicle description: f super duty motor home chassis and f super duty commercialchassis.
STEERING - LINKAGES
89V009000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1987 to 10/01/1988V (Vehicle)2445402/07/1989MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/24/198901/31/1989
Defect SummaryBolts 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 SummarySevere shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryInstall redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components.
NotesSystem: suspension/steering.vehicle description: f super duty trucks and chassis.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9824612/07/1998604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
9624611/18/199650905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw06/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
9919609/20/19996090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt03/08/2000
984803/02/1998601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc07/16/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
9821711/01/1998603670Experiencing fluid on brake shoes and rear axle seal leak. *yc03/01/1999
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
DP94002FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/10/199404/25/1994DEFECTIVE WIRING
 Defective wiring

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
09/01/2011194000
 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.
09/01/2011194000
 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
09/01/2011194000
 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