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1989 Ford F-250 recalls

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

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

For the 1989 Ford F-250. 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.

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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 F-250 recalls, newest first

April 25, 1996NHTSA 96V0710007,900,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Consequence
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 3, 1992NHTSA 92V026000467,000 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings

Summary
A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.
Consequence
Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.
Remedy
Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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 112 complaints about the 1989 Ford F-250 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
13
Injuries reported
1
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes31
  2. Fuel system28
  3. Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices13
  4. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip11
  5. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch6

Other Ford F-250 years

Other 1989 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1989 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, 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 F-250 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 F-250?
112 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.