Complaints
7
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Ford E250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:1
#22 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Avg mileage:41,000 mi
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Ford E250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 2 | — | — | 41,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — |
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