Does the 1989 Ford E-150 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1989 Ford E-150 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Ford E-150?

31 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1989 Ford E-150 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Ford E-150. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Ford been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1989 Ford E-150 recalls, newest first

September 4, 1991NHTSA 91V146000350,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices

Summary: The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
Consequence: The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 1, 1990NHTSA 90V101000111,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)

Summary: Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
Consequence: When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
Remedy: Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the 1989 Ford E-150 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Fuel system8
Electrical system › Ignition3
Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices3
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator2
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch2

Other 1989 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1989 Ford E-150 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Ford E-150 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Ford E-150?: 31 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.