1989 FORD F-250

7.5L V8•4WD•AUTOMATIC•gas

5-Year Cost of Ownership

$7,757 maintenance + likely wear

~$1,551/yr · 130¢/mile equivalent

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Labor Times — 1989 Ford F-250

MOST COMMON JOBS8 jobs that 80% of techs look up

511 jobs across 17 categories

body (34)

brakes (41)

cooling (21)

drivetrain (33)

electrical (74)

engine (61)

exhaust (24)

fuel (20)

fuel-system (8)

hvac (23)

ignition (12)

interior (24)

maintenance (30)

misc (2)

steering (23)

suspension (37)

transmission (44)

Repair Procedures — 1989 Ford F-250

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body · 34

brakes · 41

cooling · 21

drivetrain · 33

electrical · 74

engine · 61

exhaust · 24

fuel · 20

fuel-system · 8

hvac · 23

ignition · 12

interior · 24

maintenance · 30

misc · 2

steering · 23

suspension · 37

transmission · 44

Torque Specs — 1989 Ford F-250

Units

285 torque specs across 12 categories

brakes (46)

cooling (36)

drivetrain (29)

electrical (24)

engine (76)

exhaust (4)

fuel (8)

hvac (10)

ignition (6)

steering (16)

suspension (24)

transmission (6)

Fluid Capacities — 1989 Ford F-250

DTC Codes — 1989 Ford F-250

No DTC data for this vehicle.

Battery Specs — 1989 Ford F-250

BCI Group 65

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

850 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

90 Ah

Amp Hours

160 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions11.94" × 7.5" × 7.56"

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🏭 OEM part numbers

Fitment notes: Heavy duty battery required for 7.5L V8; higher CCA recommended for 4WD applications

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BCI Group 65

Lead AcidOEM

estimated

850 CCA

Cold Cranking Amps

90 Ah

Amp Hours

160 min

Reserve Capacity

12V

Voltage

TerminalTop Post

PolarityLeft Positive

Dimensions11.94" × 7.5" × 7.56"

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🏭 OEM part numbers

Fitment notes: Heavy duty battery required for 7.5L V8; higher CCA recommended for 4WD applications

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Control Modules — 1989 Ford F-250

Every control module on the 1987-1991 Ford F-250 — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement.

Electronic Instrument Cluster (EIC)1.8 hr R&Rno codingOptional electronic cluster (XLT Lariat trim)

📍 Integrated into instrument panel behind gauge face

⚠️ Digital/electronic display option; majority of F-250s used analog mechanical clusters.

Anti-Lock Brake System Control Module (ABS)1.5 hr R&Rno codingWith optional rear-wheel ABS (RABS)

📍 Under hood on driver-side frame rail near master cylinder

⚠️ Rear-wheel ABS only; no programming, code reading via self-test connector. Not available until 1989 model year.

Electronic Engine Control (EEC)1.0 hr R&Rno coding

📍 Behind battery on driver-side inner fender apron

⚠️ EEC-IV system standard on all gasoline engines; calibration assembly must match application. 7.3L IDI diesel has no EEC module.

Electronic Automatic Transmission Control (EATX)1.0 hr R&Rno codingE4OD automatic transmission (1989-1991)

📍 Integrated with EEC module on driver-side inner fender apron

⚠️ E4OD transmission control integrated into EEC-IV processor; earlier automatics (C6, AOD) are fully hydraulic with no module.

Speed Control Amplifier (SCA)0.6 hr R&Rno codingWith factory cruise control

📍 Under hood on driver-side firewall near brake booster

⚠️ Electromechanical servo amplifier; no programming capability.

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Maintenance Schedule — 1989 Ford F-250

30 maintenance items across 1 category

maintenance (30)

Wiper Blade Sizes — 1989 Ford F-250

🌧️ Wiper Blades

1989

18″

Driver side

18″

Passenger side

Attachmenthook

📝 Eighth generation F-Series. Standard hook arm attachment typical of this era.

🛒 Part numbers on the shelf

18″Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18Buy on Amazon

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls — 1989 Ford F-250

No NHTSA recalls on file for this vehicle.

Vehicle Info — 1989 Ford F-250

Wiper blades

Eighth generation F-Series. Standard hook arm attachment typical of this era.

Driver side

18in

Passenger side

18in

Attachment

hook

18″ fits: Bosch ICON 18A/B · Rain-X WeatherBeater RX30118 · ANCO 31-18

Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.

Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 1989 Ford F-250 7.5L V8 and can vary by trim.

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