1988 Ford F-150 — Problems, Recalls & Complaints
Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.
2
Open Recalls
141
Owner Complaints
4
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
50
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
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1988 Ford F-150 Safety Recalls (2)
88V14600002/09/1988
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
SLIDING REAR WINDOW MAY CONTAIN GLAZING PANELS WHICH DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 205.
Remedy: REPLACE SUSPECT WINDOW PANELS.
96V07100025/04/1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Most Common Problems Reported for 1988 Ford F-150
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
47
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
23
STRUCTURE
9
SEAT BELTS
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
POWER TRAIN
7
VISIBILITY
6
Based on 141 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Safety Incident Summary
3
Crash-Involved Complaints
4
Reported Injuries
1
Reported Deaths
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