1988 FORD EXPLORER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 FORD EXPLORER
The 1988 FORD EXPLORER has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignition (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 FORD EXPLORER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD EXPLORER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 FORD EXPLORER
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD EXPLORER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE&I AM CONCERN ABOUT THE TIRE&THE BRAKE. *AK
I WANTED TO KNOW IF THIS VEHICLE IS SAFE&I AM CONCERN ABOUT THE TIRE&THE BRAKE. *AK
VISITED DEALER WITH COMPLAINT OF NOISE(GROWL) IN STEERING COLUMN. WAS ADVISED THAT THIS WAS NORMAL. ALSO, FRONT SUSPENSION HAS NUMEROUS SQUEAKS AS YOU WOULD EXPERIENCE IN AN OLDER VEHICLE THAT HAS NOT HAD PROPER LUBRICATION. DEALER ADVISED THIS WAS NORMAL. DOES NOT SEEM NORMAL. I INTEND TO TAKE VEHICLE TO SPECIALIZED SUSPENSION REPAIR SHOP FOR EVALUATION. *AK
IGNITION REPLACED ON RECALL 8/7/96. FUEL & TEMPERATURE GAUGES FREQUENTLY MALFUNCTION WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS & OVERHEATS. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATES OVERHEATING. FOCUSING ON OVERHEATING PROBLEM OVERLOOKS THE ACTUAL PROBLEM OF THE IGNITION WHICH WAS REPLACED ON RECALL. ALSO RADIATOR FAN WILL NOT ENGAGE & ACTUAL OVERHEATING WILL TAKE PLACE. LUCKILY NO IGNITION FIRE. REPLACE IGNITION SWITCH & AVOID FORD PRODUCT IF POSSIBLE.
INCOMPLETE IGNITION RECALL REPAIR DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
Safety Rating for the 1988 FORD EXPLORER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 FORD EXPLORER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 FORD EXPLORER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 FORD EXPLORER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD EXPLORER
- 1984 FORD EXPLORER — 1 complaint
- 1985 FORD EXPLORER — 1 complaint
- 1986 FORD EXPLORER — 3 complaints
- 1987 FORD EXPLORER — 3 complaints
- 1988 FORD EXPLORER (current)
- 1989 FORD EXPLORER — 1 complaint
- 1990 FORD EXPLORER — 12 complaints
- 1991 FORD EXPLORER — 764 complaints
- 1992 FORD EXPLORER — 848 complaints
- 1993 FORD EXPLORER — 1,151 complaints
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