1989 Ford F-150 4.9L V6 4x4 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat in White, Front Left, 08-06-202 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1989 Ford F150 XLT Lariat 4x2 Regular Cab in Light Chestnut, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Ford F-150 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat in White, Rear Left, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 4x2 regular cab 8' Styleside, rear left, 06-24-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1989 Ford F-150 4.9L V6 4x4 5MT is a 4.9-liter V6 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 15 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.9L V6 |
| Displacement | 4.9 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive (4x4) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 14 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford F150. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 25, 1996 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign 96V071000
Sep 4, 1991 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence: THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
NHTSA campaign 91V146000
Jun 1, 1990 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence: WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
NHTSA campaign 90V101000
Jul 14, 1989 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
SHIELDS ON THE FRONTS OF THE MIDSHIP MOUNTED FUEL TANKS WERE OMITTED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: TRUCKS WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH 30 MPH IMPACT TEST OFFMVSS NO. 301, FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.
Remedy: INSTALL FUEL TANK SHIELDS.
NHTSA campaign 89V114000
210 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1989 Ford F150
Owner Complaints
210 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford F150 (5 mention a crash, 40 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 87 |
| Gasoline | 82 |
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Service Brakes | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
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 F150. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.