1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
The 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemignitionswitch (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT). Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES...BELIEVED TO BE CONVERTER FAILURE. TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS, ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND MY CAMPING TRAILER SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE. A FIREFIGHTER SUSTAINED BURNS WHILE WORKING AT THE SCENE.
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, OWNERS WOKE UP SMELLING SMOKE, FIRE DEPT. CAME OUT TO PUT OUT FLAMES, FIRE INVESTIGATOR SAID FIRE STARTED FROM IGNITION WIRE. *AK
BRAKE PROBLEMS. (2ND VEHICLE ON 480312) (F250) *AW
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM MELTED DOWN THREE TIMES, CAUSING COMPUTER TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD
FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSING FUEL TO BE PUSHED OUT TOP OF ONE TANK WHEN BOTH TANKS ARE FULL, ALSO TANK MAKES POPPING NOISE WHEN FULL. *SKD
Safety Rating for the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
- 1986 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 1 complaint
- 1987 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 0 complaints
- 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) (current)
- 1989 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 16 complaints
- 1990 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 12 complaints
- 1991 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 12 complaints
- 1992 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 13 complaints
- 1993 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) — 18 complaints
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- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints