Component Record

Ford F-250 1989 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

32 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1989 Ford F-250 - 29% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage32 complaints

32 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

88V182000Reported November 18, 1988 - 300 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 1988. The campaign covers an estimated 300 vehicles across all affected models.

89V114000Reported July 14, 1989 - 3,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1989. The campaign covers an estimated 3,000 vehicles across all affected models.

91V146000Reported September 4, 1991 - 350,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 350,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes31 Electrical System20 Power Train12 Tires8 Engine8 Steering7

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.