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Ford Courier 1989
The 1989 Ford Courier carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Ford Courier 1989 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Ford Courier 1989 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Brown oil-like substance in my 1989 Ford Courier radiator
It certainly sounds like it could be a blown head gasket that is allowing the car’s coolant to mix with its engine oil. A brown, oily looking fluid in the radiator is a sign that this may have occurred. Check the engine oil next. If it’s milky and discoloured, then that’s another sign of a blown head gasket. That said, just because there’s no evidence of coolant in the engine oil, doesn’t necessary mean the head gasket is intact.
So, before you rip into the engine and remove the cylinder head, make sure the gasket is actually the problem. This can be done with a chemical-based test which samples the coolant and determines whether there’s any contamination in it that can be traced to the engine’s combustion. If it’s there, then the head gasket is almost certainly faulty.
The 1989 Courier was available with a 2.0-litre diesel engine or a range of four-cylinder petrol engines ranging from 2.0 to 2.2 and even 2.6 litres in capacity. You’ll need to ascertain which engine your vehicle has and then obtain the correct workshop manual for that specific powerplant. The good news is that all these engines were relatively simple and changing a head gasket should not be too taxing for anybody with average mechanical skills.
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Ford Courier 1989 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1989 Ford Courier are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1705mm x 1705mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Ford Courier Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | Ute | 1570x1670x4715 mm | — | |
| base | Ute | 1570x1670x4920 mm | — | |
| XL | Ute | 1585x1670x4920 mm | — | |
| XL | Ute | 1585x1670x4920 mm | 170 mm | |
Ford Courier 1989 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1989 Ford Courier will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Ford Courier Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | Ute | 185Rx14x8 | — | 185Rx14x8 | — | |
| base | Ute | 185Rx14C | — | 185Rx14C | — | |
| XL | Ute | — | 14x185 inches | — | 14x185 inches | |
| (4X4) | Ute | — | 16x7 inches | — | 16x7 inches | |
Ford Courier 1989 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Ford Courier Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.6L ULP 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
| (base) | Ute | 2.2L Diesel 5 SP MAN | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
| (base) | Ute | 2.2L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
| (base) | Ute | 2.0L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
Ford Courier 1989 Towing capacity
The Ford Courier’s towing capacity ranges from 900kg to 1500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Ford Courier Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| base | Ute | 2.2L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 900kg | |
| base | Ute | 2.0L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 900kg | |
| base | Ute | 2.2L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 1500kg | |
| base | Ute | 2.2L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 900kg | |
Ford Courier 1989 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1989 Ford Courier is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Ford Courier is available with the following fuel types: ULP and Diesel.
| Ford Courier Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4X4) | Ute | 2.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
| XL | Ute | 2.2L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | — | |
| base | Ute | 2.2L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | — | |
| base | Ute | 2.2L,ULP,5 SP MAN | — | |
