1989 Ford Cargo
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 Ford Cargo is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.
1989 Ford Cargo at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1989 Ford Cargo recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1989 Ford Cargo.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 11
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 11.
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
Bulletin 99196 · Equipment · Sep 1999FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
Bulletin 98246 · Electrical System · Dec 1998INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
Bulletin 9852 · Tires · Apr 1998ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
Bulletin 9848 · Equipment · Mar 1998WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
Bulletin 96246 · Electrical System · Nov 1996UNKNOWN
Bulletin 95912 · Electrical System · May 1995BATTERY COVERS FOR OUTBOARD FRAME-MOUNTED BATTERIES RATTLE OR CRACK. *TW
Bulletin 95620 · Electrical System · Mar 1995UNKNOWN
Bulletin 95621 · Electrical System, Power Train · Mar 1995STEERING - REVISED CAMBER SPECIFICATION. *TW
Bulletin 95327 · Steering · Feb 1995REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW
Bulletin 94258 · Steering · Dec 1994Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CARGO. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Ford Cargo
The Ford Cargo is a forward-control (cab-over-engine) truck model manufactured by Ford since 1981. Designed by Ford of Britain as the successor of the Ford Transcontinental heavy commercial tractor, Ford introduced the Cargo to North America for 1986 as a medium-duty truck, intended to replace the long-running Ford C-Series.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.