1989 Ford School Bus recalls & complaints
3 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
3complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Ford School Bus under individual trim or body names rather than "School Bus", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
3complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Body / structure (1), Suspension (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
07/19/2002 · Brakes
WHILE DRIVING,APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, DIDN'T HAVE ANY BRAKES. BRAKES LINES HAD RUSTED, CAUSING THEM TO BREAK.*AK
08/03/1995 · Body / structure
FRONT SPRING HANGERS BROKEN, FRAME CREAKS. *DSH
08/03/1995 · Suspension
FRONT SPRING HANGAR BROKE. *AW
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