How many recalls does the 1989 Ford F-350 have?

The 1989 Ford F-350 has 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Ford F-350 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 Ford F-350?

Of 55 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1989 Ford F-350 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1989 Ford F-350 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,831,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the tires. 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.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 92V026000 1992-03-03 467,000 affected

Defect

A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Consequence

INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES.

Remedy

ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.

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

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Total complaints55

What owners report

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

“Since november 19, 2014 I have been noticing a strong fuel vapor smell from my truck. I really didn't think anything of it until I got into my truck and turned the key to the on position. All of a sudden I noticed that my rear gas tank was empty. I flipped the switch to the front tank and it was…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2014-02-19

“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 ford f-350 equipped with an after market flex a lite auxiliary cooling fan. The contact stated that as he opened the hood, his fingers became caught in the blades due to an inadequate amount of guards. The contact sustained severe, deep lacerations to his fingers and as…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-07-16

“I was returning home from phoenix. I was transitioning from the 101 freeway,to the 60 eastbound. Almost where the concrete barriers come to a point and end, my left front tire cut loose of it's tread. I briefly saw that it went towards, and in between the concrete barriers. The tire did not go…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2005-06-16

“No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 2001-07-20

“Large area of tread seperation a road contact surface area. *ak (tiresize: 235-85-r16)( dot number: tire size: 235-85-r16 )”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-08-01

“Consumer noticed a 2 feet split in tread, which exposed the tire construction,no air was lost ,tire replaced by firestone,could have resulted in a roll over, according to the berkshire eagle goodyear is conducting a silent recall on this tire. Local dealer says at is a worse problem for tread…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-07-13

“Thanks; I need help: I am driving along and the engine just stops. I am at a stop light and when I take off I only go a few yards, and the engine stops.I am at a stop sign, and the engine just stops. I have been towed 3 times in the last 3 months by aaa. I wait a while most of the time and the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · reported 2000-07-12

“This is a fire (attack) truck owned by regional fire & rescue in pinal county arizona. On two occasions, we sufferred two tire separations with firestone steeltex a/t radial tires. The first was july 6, 2000 when traveling at high speed, while enroute to a fire call on interstate-8 south of casa…”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-07-06