1989 Ford Ltd recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1989 Ford Ltd owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (4), Transmission / drivetrain (2), Engine (1), Seats (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
07/16/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
DIFFERENTIAL FAILED.
07/16/1998 · Engine
WATER PUMP FAILED.
04/14/1998 · Seats
DRIVER'S SEAT WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE TRACKS AND ANCHORS. THE DRIVER WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE TEMPORARILY. *AK
11/05/1997 · Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE STREET THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK, AND THE ENGINE ROARED UP. APPLIED FOOT TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND PULLED OVER AND CALLED TOWING COMPANY. *AK
02/11/1997 · Electrical system · fire
UNDER THE HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT, BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON, SAW SMOKE WHILE DRIVING , VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. *AK
04/30/1996 · Electrical system · fire
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK
04/30/1996 · Electrical system · fire
ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK
04/22/1996 · Electrical system · fire
ELECTRICAL SHORT, IGNITION SWITHCH FAILURE, VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN OPEN DOOR SAW SMOKE AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK