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
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
95310 | 02/01/1995 | 39222 | New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
BC3131950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39190 | Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
95212 | 01/01/1995 | 39125 | Vehicles may exhibit a shift concern. *tw | 03/17/1995 | |
942415 | 11/01/1994 | 37765 | Upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
942318 | 11/01/1994 | 37741 | Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
9519 | 01/01/1995 | 39130 | Noise/vibration when driving in 4x2 mode with hubs locked. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
95322 | 02/01/1995 | 39230 | Revised clutch and transmission. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
962528 | 12/02/1996 | 50984 | Brakes - 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. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
942411 | 11/01/1994 | 37762 | Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
94258 | 12/01/1994 | 38058 | Replacement of bendix steering gear with new ross steering gear. *tw | 02/07/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
12/15/1994 | 5 | ||
Steering column caught fire. (f150) (attorney for client) *skd | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Thermostat failed, causing engine to overheat. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Left exhaust manifold cracked/right manifold split in half, causing exhaust fumes/odor to enter inside cab. (f150) *skd | |||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Headlights milsaligned/beams too low. | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Intake manifold gaskets replaced. *aw | |||
10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Intake manifold failed, resulting in a fuel leak. *ak | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
01/01/1990 | 1 | 06/08/1989 | |
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 | |||
07/10/1994 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Speedometer head replaced. | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Transfer case leaks oil, also noisy left/rear axle/universal joint failure. | |||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
01/19/1994 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
01/17/1994 | 7 | ||
Driver's/passenger's shoulder belts failed to hold securely during accident, resulting in injuries. *skd | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
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 | |||
08/20/1992 | 3 | ||
Brakes fade when climbing uphill prior to recall (92v-026). (f250) *skd | |||
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Loose spindle, causing tire to fall off, also misalignment, causing vehicle to wander. *aw | |||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
Right door drops when opened, causing closing difficulty. | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
01/05/1995 | 1 | ||
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 |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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IL | MARISSA | 62257 | RIESS FORD | 6182953721 |