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1989 Ford LS8000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1989 Ford LS8000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

0

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1989 compare to other LS8000 years?

LS8000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1989 highlighted1 complaints1983: 0 complaints1984: 0 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1993: 0 complaints1994: 0 complaints1995: 0 complaints
LS8000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1989 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1989 Ford LS8000 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

90V121000BrakesJune 25, 1990 · 15,260 units

Defect

SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR AIR CHECK VALVES MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY DUE TO A MECHANICAL INTERFERENCE CONDITION BETWEEN A CIRCULAR BRASS GUIDE AND THE WALL OF A CYLINDRICAL FERRULE IN WHICH THE BRASS GUIDE IS INTENDED TO MOVE FREELY.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF PRESSURE LOSS IN THE SUPPLY RESERVOIR,A DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE WOULD ALLOW PRESSURE EQUALIZATION BETWEEN PRIMARY ANDSECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIRS, PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OR ABSENCE OFFRONT BRAKING ABILITY, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL REVISED DESIGN SECONDARY SERVICE RESERVOIR CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS.

1989 Ford LS8000 — common questions

Is the 1989 Ford LS8000 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1989 Ford LS8000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1989 Ford LS8000. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1989 Ford LS8000 under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.