How many recalls does the 1989 Ford School Bus have?

The 1989 Ford School Bus has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1989 Ford School Bus has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1989 Ford School Bus?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1989 Ford School Bus Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1989 Ford School Bus. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving,applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, didn't have any brakes. Brakes lines had rusted, causing them to break.*ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · reported 2002-06-19

“Front spring hangers broken, frame creaks. *dsh”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 1995-08-03

“Front spring hangar broke. *aw”

SUSPENSION:FRONT · reported 1995-08-03

Defect investigations

Investigation EA90031 Opened 1990-06-28 · closed 1991-10-31

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

There is no summary currently available

Investigation PE90035 Opened 1990-01-23 · closed 1990-06-28

ENGINE FIRES

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1989 Ford School Bus as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.