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1989 Ford E-Series E150 Cargo

The 1989 Ford E-Series E150 Cargo is a 145-hp 4.9-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,443 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.

It makes 145 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

The E-Series measures 186.8 inches long on a 124.0-inch wheelbase.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeWagon
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$12,443 ($32,613 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.9L OHV I6 ("300")
Displacement4.9 L
Horsepower145 hp
Torque260 lb-ft
Injection TypeEFI
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded gasoline
Dimensions & Weight
Length186.8 in
Width79.9 in
Height79.9 in
Wheelbase124 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford E SERIES.

1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1989 Ford E SERIES

Owner Complaints

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford E SERIES. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 14, 2018 · Steering, Fuel/Propulsion System
“THE STEERING WHEEL IS LOSE. THE TWO GAS TANKS DON'T WORK THE TURN SIGNAL U HAVE TO HOLD IT TO WITCH WAY YOUR TURNING. AND THE PULSATING IN THE BRAKE OR ROTOR IS FILLS PUSATING. THE BACK HEATER DON'T…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1989 FORD E SERIES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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