20 Most Recent 1989 Ford Club Questions & Answers

what is the VIN # ?

well your fuel filter is located on the passenger side of the firewall underneath the hood..also on the same side is the relay box check your fuel pump relay..

Replace the blower motor.

At a guess, I would presume it was the clutch's throw-out bearing. How old is the car, how long ago did you have the clutch serviced, and how many miles are on this clutch? Have you checked the clutch cylinder's fluid to ensure it is filled to the correct level?

You just have to be able to get behind the lighter and the whole thing unscrews, don't know about the dash

it is located at the highest point of the cylinder at the end. normally around where the hose is bolted on

You have to describe the malfunction better. What exactly does it do,and when(in gear or coasting?) or accelerating? A steady jerking can be a driveshaft loose or u-joints about to let loose. don-ohio (:^)

the retain accessory power module has gone bad. Go to your Ford dealer to get a new one

You can bypass the heater coil by unhooking it from the raidator or just take out the thermostat which is located in the neck of the water pump

This is a common problem with older cars ... sometimes it is as simple as upgrading to a higher octane fuel. If the issue is only occurring when driving with a load, then it is probably not a timing issue. Depending on the age of the vehicle, there might not be a solution to the problem. Older cars tend to face this issue, and would require a full engine rebuild to eliminate the noise (though it generally doesn't cause a HUGE problem for a long time -- I had an Escort that made a clinking noise under load for 5 years before I got rid of the car, and the only problem it caused was a little road rage about having to listen to it).
If the noise gets worse, you should probably bring it to a mechanic to make sure that there is not something more that can be done for you ... but if it is only occurring under load, and doesn't seem to affect the drivability of the vehicle, you shouldn't have to worry about it too much for now.

the speedometer most likely needs a new cable or a new plastic gear at the end un screw it at the trans and see if its frozen up if not then you no
check the fuse box for blowen fuse for the gages
the fuel gage. is most likely the sending unit in the tank
hope this helps you
bob

If it has spark and is getting gas then there is no reason why it should not start. How do you know it is getting gas?? Have you tried using wd40 directly into the carb/intake to see if it will try to fire up?

Open the door?

the car's computer has detected a fault. If your car is newer than 1995, it should have an OBD II connection, usually under the dash by the driver. A scanner will connect there and read the trouble code stored by the computer. If you live in the US, most auto parts stores provide a free scanning service. In any case, get a scan and send us the trouble codes for advice on how to resolve the fault.

I am assuming they are power windows, take off the door panels and physically wire the door motor by hooking up a wire from the battery to the hot side of the motor. Then, hookup a ground wire to the negative side of the motor, you can connect or hold it anywhere there is a good ground, if the motor works then check the switch. If the switch isn't working, which I assuming it doesn't then replace with a new one. Happy Motoring! :)