1989 Ford F250 service brakes, hydraulic problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1989 Ford F250 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Prior to safety recall (92s44) in which consumer never received, the brakes on vehicle malfunctioned when applied, causing consumer to loose control of vehicle whcih then went over an embankement, the vehicle was decalred totaled and consumer is seeking a $500.00 decductible from manufacturer that…”
filed Aug 28, 2001
“Vehicle experiencing brake failure which is a recall related failure (92v-026/92s44), however vehicle denied due to vin#. Yh”
filed Mar 8, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc
985A38 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc
985A29 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other F250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 F250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 F250 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 F250 | 7 | 4% |
| 2007 F250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F250 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 F250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 F250 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 F250 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 F250 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 F250 | 20 | 9% |
| 2000 F250 | 34 | 10% |
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.