1989 Ford F150 engine and engine cooling problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1989 Ford F150 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am wondering if the defective switch valve has been replaced or if it needs to be replaced because there isn't one on the truck. *tr”
filed Oct 20, 2012
“Vehicle intermittently stalls at 40-50 mph, numerous repairs, replacing egr valve, cleaning fuel injectors, replacing ignition module, did not remedy the problem. *ak consumer states that the clutch is noisy. Dealer replaced throw-out bearing. Consumer states serpentine belt is noisy. Dealer…”
filed Mar 25, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford motor company now recommends sae 5w-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered vehicle regardless of model year. *tt
99816 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 3, 1999
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other F150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F150 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 F150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F150 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 F150 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 F150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 F150 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 F150 | 87 | 4% |
| 2017 F150 | 69 | 5% |
| 2016 F150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2015 F150 | 23 | 1% |
| 2014 F150 | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford F150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.