Complaints
19
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:148,150 mi
#22 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:105,000 mi
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 148,150 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 188,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 14,427 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 91,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
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