1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS
The 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BOTH THE DRIVERS & THE PASSENGERS FRONT SEAT BELTS, LITERALLY FELL APART WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF BUCKLING THEM. DEALER SAID THEY DONT COVER THIS, AND I FEEL THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE THE BELT IS NOW TIED (WITH A KNOT) TO THE REMAINING METAL PIECE THAT BUCKLES TO THE BELT ON THE SEAT. ALSO DOOR HANDLES DONT OPEN DOORS FROM BACK SEAT (INSIDE). HAVE TO OPEN DOOR FOR PASSENGER OR REACH THROUGH THE WINDOW TO GET OUT OF THE CAR.
ITEMS CONTINUE TO GET CAUGHT IN THE BUS ENTRY HANDRAIL AFTER RECALL REPAIR.
Safety Rating for the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD SCHOOL BUS
- 1984 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
- 1987 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1988 FORD SCHOOL BUS (current)
- 1989 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 3 complaints
- 1990 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 0 complaints
- 1991 FORD SCHOOL BUS — 1 complaint
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- 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