1989 Ford E250 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Ford E250.

19881990
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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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Ford E250.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH21
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES241,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
SEATS11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1

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