1989 Ford F250 electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1989 Ford F250 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving along no indication of any problem and engine stopped. Tried starting several times and noticed ignition switch seemed very stiff and would not fire off starter, lights worked, door bell worked, no ignition. Inspected engine compartment and did not notice anything unusual, battery cables…”
filed Jan 22, 2015
“Fuel pump continues to run after ignition switch is turned off. This causes eventually the battery to go dead. I can hear the fuel pump continue after ignition is turned off and pump changes pitch in sound when switching back and forth from front fuel tank to rear. *tr”
filed Jun 26, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other F250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F250 | 9 | 6% |
| 2013 F250 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 F250 | 18 | 7% |
| 2011 F250 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 F250 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 F250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 F250 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 F250 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 F250 | 18 | 8% |
| 2005 F250 | 13 | 9% |
| 2004 F250 | 36 | 24% |
| 2003 F250 | 13 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford F250
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.