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1989 Ford F-150 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Ford F-150 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,364,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 96V071000 1996-04-25 7,900,000 affected
Defect

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 91V146000 1991-09-04 350,000 affected
Defect

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.

POWER TRAIN 90V101000 1990-06-01 111,000 affected
Defect

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 89V114000 1989-07-14 3,000 affected
Defect

SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.

Remedy

INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
39
1fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
23
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
20
15fires2injuries2deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
1crashes3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
10
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
9
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
7
6fires
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
1crashes1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
6
6fires
Total complaints260

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 1989 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a gas station, when she noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel tank was rusted. The contact called sunnyvale ford located at 650 e el…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · reported 2020-06-08

“I have a lt235/75r-15 bfgoodrich all terrain t/a k02 c tire that has a huge bubble in the inner sidewall of the tire. This is the second tire that did this. I discovered it when I was changing the oil. There needs to have a safety recall.”

WHEELS · reported 2019-04-02

“I have a lt235/75r-15 bfgoodrich all terrain t/a k02 c tire that has a huge bubble in the inner sidewall of the tire. This is the second tire that did this. I discovered it when I was changing the oil. There needs to have a safety recall.”

TIRES · reported 2019-04-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 ford f-150. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle off a used car lot, it failed to start. The contact bought a new battery, but the vehicle still would not start. The contact suspected that the ignition switch was faulty and there was an oil leak. The state…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-02-05

“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 ford f-150. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle off a used car lot, it failed to start. The contact bought a new battery, but the vehicle still would not start. The contact suspected that the ignition switch was faulty and there was an oil leak. The state…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-02-05

“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 ford f-150. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle off a used car lot, it failed to start. The contact bought a new battery, but the vehicle still would not start. The contact suspected that the ignition switch was faulty and there was an oil leak. The state…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-02-05

“As according to ford safety recall 91s39 and safety recall 91v146000 my truck is leaking fuel into my front tank while I only use the back tank which is due to a faulty fuel tank selector valve but my local ford dealers wont fix the problem because either the campaign was already performed or my…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2017-11-07

“Small door behind dreriveer seat willnot open”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-06-14

Defect investigations

Investigation EA91031 Opened 1991-06-26 · closed 1991-11-01

FUEL EXPULSION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA91044 Opened 1991-10-30 · closed 1992-10-30

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

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Investigation PE90056 Opened 1990-03-12 · closed 1990-06-12

TRNSMSSION PARK GEAR FAIL

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE91017 Opened 1990-11-27 · closed 1991-04-17

FORD TRUCK INCONSISTENT VEHICLE CONTROL.

SEE CLOSE RESUME

Investigation PE91077 Opened 1991-05-23 · closed 1991-10-31

LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Ford F-150 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.