Ford F Series (light) 1989

Model F Series (light) made in 1989 by Ford got 20 consumer complains as well as 10 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.

Model 1989

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
9531002/01/199539222New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw03/31/1995
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
BC313195030103/01/199539190Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber. *tw03/30/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9521201/01/199539125Vehicles may exhibit a shift concern. *tw03/17/1995
94241511/01/199437765Upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw01/06/1995
94231811/01/199437741Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw01/06/1995
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
951901/01/199539130Noise/vibration when driving in 4x2 mode with hubs locked. *tw03/16/1995
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
9532202/01/199539230Revised clutch and transmission. *tw03/31/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR
96252812/02/199650984Brakes - air compressor/air pump support bracket broken - vehicles with 7.0l engine - engine - 7.0l - accessory drive belt roll - noise - rattle - air brake compressor/air pump support bracket cracked- vehicles with 7.0l engine. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
94241111/01/199437762Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw01/06/1995
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
9425812/01/199438058Replacement of bendix steering gear with new ross steering gear. *tw02/07/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
01/05/19951
 Problem w/wiring harness causes light fuses to continously blow out, also charging system fails to properly charge batteries/continous glow plug replacements.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
12/15/19945
 Steering column caught fire. (f150) (attorney for client) *skd
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
01/05/19951
 Thermostat failed, causing engine to overheat.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
01/05/19951
 When crankcase is filled w/oil, smoke gets into engine, causing spontaneous combustion/runaway engine, also excessive oil usage/starting difficulty.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
07/01/19941
 Left exhaust manifold cracked/right manifold split in half, causing exhaust fumes/odor to enter inside cab. (f150) *skd
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
01/05/19951
 Headlights milsaligned/beams too low.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
01/05/19951
 Intake manifold gaskets replaced. *aw
10/01/19941
 Intake manifold failed, resulting in a fuel leak. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK
01/01/1990106/08/1989
 Dual gas tanks, smell of gas, overflowing and pressure in one tank. complained before but nothing has been done. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES
07/10/19941
 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
POWER TRAIN
01/05/19951
 Speedometer head replaced.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
01/05/19951
 Transfer case leaks oil, also noisy left/rear axle/universal joint failure.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
01/19/19941
 Seat belt fails to retract/hangs out when getting out of vehicle/belt gets caught in door when entering vehicle. *ak
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
01/17/19947
 Driver's/passenger's shoulder belts failed to hold securely during accident, resulting in injuries. *skd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01/05/19951
 Brakes overheated prior to recall, also brake booster leaks, causing loss of brake pressure/brake fade. (92v-026)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
08/20/19923
 Brakes fade when climbing uphill prior to recall (92v-026). (f250) *skd
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
01/05/19951
 Loose spindle, causing tire to fall off, also misalignment, causing vehicle to wander. *aw
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
01/05/19951
 Right door drops when opened, causing closing difficulty.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
01/05/19951
 Cruise control failed to disengage when brakes applied.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
3
 Engine stalls/revvs at full throttle when a/c or defroster is turned on. *ak

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