1988 FORD B SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 FORD B SERIES
The 1988 FORD B SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steeringrack And Pinion (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 FORD B SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 FORD B SERIES, potentially affecting up to 34,000 vehicles.
Recall 07E064000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 34,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 FORD B SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD B SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
HEMPSTEAD LINCOLN MERCURY 94V118. CALLER HAS FIVE ADDITIONAL BUSES. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY NEVER RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF RECALL. TT
Safety Rating for the 1988 FORD B SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 FORD B SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 FORD B SERIES
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1988 FORD B SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
95213 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NEW FORD HOLLAND ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE NEED FOR FREQUENT THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENTS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 FORD B SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD B SERIES
- 1984 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1985 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1987 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1988 FORD B SERIES (current)
- 1989 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1990 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1991 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1992 FORD B SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1993 FORD B SERIES — 1 complaint
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