1989 Ford F250 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1989 Ford F250 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle was left in park with engine running and vehicle began to roll backwards. Lever indicated that the vehicle was still in park. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.*ak”
filed Mar 8, 2002
“Whenever shifting into either 1st/ 2nd or 3rd gear, would hear whinning noises. When shifting into 4th gear, whinning noise would stop. Once vehicle makes 65mph, whinning noise reappears. Its a continuous whine. Took vehicle to mechanic, and was informed that driveshaft was too long for…”
filed Mar 9, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
97511 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 1997
Power Train problems in other F250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F250 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 F250 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 F250 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 F250 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 F250 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 F250 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 F250 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 F250 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 F250 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 F250 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 F250 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 F250 | 12 | 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.