1989 FORD ExplorerFord Explorer 1989

Vehicle Details: Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1989 FORD Explorer, manufacturered by Ford Motor Company.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
FORD1F1 4F4 4M2 4N2 5L1 5LM 2FM 1F1 3FM 4F2 4F4 4M2 4N2 5L1 5LM 3FM
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Where is the 1989 FORD Explorer produced?
     - The 1989 FORD Explorer is produced in Dearborn Michigan, United States (usa).
NHTSA Mandated Recalls

No recalls could be found for this vehicle. To ensure accuracy and for your safety, do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Recalls are also available on the Complaints page
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • BC5225961001 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Vehicles may experience a vibration during wide open throttle acceleration or while cruising at highway speeds. Revised front driveshaft. *tt
  • BC1350950906 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: High altitude transmission available. *tw
For a more detailed bulletin page, see the Complaints page
Known Recall Investigations

  • Whl separation/torque loss investigation # PE92029

    There is no summary currently available

Recall investigations are also available on the Complaints page
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20061130

Fuel spill under engine on garage floor determined fuel line leaking on engine. Drove car to mark motorcars. 178 kings hwy cutoff ffld,ct 06824 repair work was done at this site. I was told by the mechanic that the car should have been towed. A fire could potentially result while driving this car. Important no dealer warning label was installed. Contacted miller ford/nissan 930-970 kings hwy. Ffld,ct. 06825 for part replacement of fuel line supply&return line assembly. Part cost $543.23 and labor$126.00 taxes $41.36 &shop parts 20.08 total repair order $730.67 ford dealer refused for total reimbursement contacted the national highway traffic safety administration. Informed of nhtsa campaign id number #[xxx] this is a 1998 for explorer ltd vehicle id#[xxx] the ford motor company refuses to award me a total refund. *nm updated 07/11/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6)

For a complete list of all consumer complaints and OBD II codes, see the Complaints page

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