Ford F Super Duty 1989

Model F Super Duty made in 1989 by Ford got 2 consumer complains as well as 41 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 1989

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 - BATTERY
9591205/01/199542085Unknown11/01/1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
9922210/18/19996089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt02/11/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
9981605/03/1999606420Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt08/19/1999
9561903/01/19953057500Unknown11/01/1995
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
986403/30/1998601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system. *tt07/21/1998
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
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
985A1203/18/1998601010Recommended guidelines for towing behind recreational vehicles. *tt06/29/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9915207/26/1999608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt01/05/2001
001501/10/2000612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs06/06/2000
9816804/07/2000609737Transmission- e40d/4r100-1989-99-main controls, separator plates and separator plate gaskets usage chart. yd04/07/2000
9812301/19/1998605599Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62, 628, and / or 1728 may be stored in memory. *tt07/13/1999
988804/27/1998601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc07/10/1998
9751103/03/199751945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd07/17/1997
9561903/01/199539913New design transmission range sensor. *tw11/01/1995
95111306/01/199545086Delayed forward engagement and/or heat stained forward clutch plates after installing center support service. *tw11/01/1995
95111206/01/199545085Revised design transmission rear case bushing. *tw11/01/1995
9561903/01/19953057500Unknown11/01/1995
94231811/01/199437741Transmission overheating, converter cover discoloration, clutches burned and burnt fluid *tw01/06/1995
94241511/01/199437765Upgrade kit for the e40d transmission. *tw01/06/1995
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
00231011/13/2000616522Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt03/05/2001
003802/07/2000612343Vehicles may experience solid particle contaminants from prior transmission concerns or excess wear, may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system is not properly flushed, fluid in-line filter kit. *mjs06/07/2000
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
96261212/16/199650997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
9624911/18/199650908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
9672803/25/1996613350Service tip information regarding the reverse clutch piston and piston seal usage. *tt06/22/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
985A5003/18/1998613021Experiencing excessive brake pedal travel accompanied by reduced braking effectiveness when the vehicle is operated at an idle for extended periods, in hilly terrain, in high ambient temperatures and / or when the vehicle is located in exce06/16/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
9761603/17/199751998Brakes- excessive brake pedal travel- f super duty motorhome chassis vehicles built through 11/2/94. *jd07/17/1997
STRUCTURE
974702/17/199751689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION
9672003/25/1996613341Experiencing front end shimmy occurring at various driving speeds and is usually induced when hitting bumps such as large potholes or rough railroad crossings. *tt06/21/2000
98232111/23/1998603927Service procedures and vehicle attitude service kits have been developed to assist customers and vehicle modifiers with side -to- side leveling concerns related to weight distribution. *yc03/11/1999
SUSPENSION - FRONT
959705/01/199542080Unknown11/01/1995
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
9731002/03/199751669Noise- popping/creaking- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- popping/creaking- fastener replacement. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - REAR
96241311/18/199650912Suspension - front or rear - side-toside leveling procedures and attitude service kits for f53 rv basic stripped chassis. *tw06/17/1997
TIRES
985204/13/1998601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc07/17/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
0115708/06/2001623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc10/31/2001
9841903/02/1998601280Some vehicles may exhibit a flashing transmission control indicator lamp (tcil) and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) 62,628, and/or 1728. *yc07/16/1998
9721501/20/199751401Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra. *tw06/27/1997
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
0115608/06/2001623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc10/31/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
9622110/21/199650940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw06/17/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
05/20/20020
 All of truck lights go out and wires get very hot. was told by a certified ford mechanic that problem was wires that were too small for that type of truck. consumer was afraid that truck will catch a fire if this continued to happen.*ak
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
05/20/20020
 All of truck lights go out and wires get very hot. was told by a certified ford mechanic that problem was wires that were too small for that type of truck. consumer was afraid that truck will catch a fire if this continued to happen.*ak