Complaints
53
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Injuries
2
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Ford F350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
#24 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
#34 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Ford F350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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