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1989 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 10 | 12 | 11 | 808 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
37 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1989 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1989 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1989 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.