Ford F Series 1988
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1988 FORD F Series.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| FORD |
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Sub-models: - F Series (light) - F Series (medium) -
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Are there recalls for the 1988 FORD F Series?
- There are 5 recall(s) for the 1988 FORD F Series, additional information is below.
Recall 27718 [USA]: Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Recall 1995212 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 1990003 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 1988142 [Canada]: Visual system
Recall 1988164 [Canada]: Fuel supply
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 99196 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt
- 99222 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt
- 95620 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Unknown
- 98246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- 9852 - TIRES: Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- 9848 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER: Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc
- 97218 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS: Suspension - noise from front spring rear hanger - revised rear spring hanger insulator pad - vehicles equipped with 6000, 7000 or 9000 lb axles built through 10/1/97. *tw
- 962528 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR: Brakes - air compressor/air pump support bracket broken - vehicles with 7.0l engine - engine - 7.0l - accessory drive belt roll - noise - rattle - air brake compressor/air pump support bracket cracked- vehicles with 7.0l engine. *tw
- 96246 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- 95527 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Steering-power-high efforts in left turns- vehicles with bendix c300n or c500n steering gear and zf power steering pump. *tw
- 95620 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: Battery covers for outboard frame-mounted batteries rattle or crack. *tw
- 95527 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM: Steering - power - loss of assist/momentary and random stick/bind at low speeds. *tw
- 95410 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Lack of power - excessive play at throttle linkage. *tw
- 95327 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION): Steering - revised camber specification. *tw
- 95323 - STRUCTURE:BODY: Trucks may crack on the cab floor near the transmission shifter cover area. *tw
- 95322 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: Revised clutch and transmission. *tw
- 95310 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw
- BC3131950301 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber. *tw
- 9519 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS: Noise/vibration when driving in 4x2 mode with hubs locked. *tw
- 95213 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: New ford holland engine may exhibit the need for frequent throttle linkage adjustments. *tw
- 94258 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION: Replacement of bendix steering gear with new ross steering gear. *tw
- 942411 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw
- 942321 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT: Multi-piece driveshaft misalignment with center bearing. *tw
Under dash fires investigation # PE94034
There is no summary currently available
Defective wiring investigation # DP94002
Defective wiring
Park brake slow to engage investigation # PE90067
There is no summary currently available
Fire in heater/ac plenum investigation # PE90023
There is no summary currently available
Firewall fracture investigation # PE89130
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| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110819 |
The driver's seatbelt becomes unlatched. The button on the latch seems to fail causing the seat belt to become unbuckled. Buckle will seem to lock but will unlock with a slight wiggle. *tr
| No | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 20060225 |
The truck keeps trying to start on its own. It jumped out of gear and hit my husband in the back. Then he moved fast or it would have ran over him. The truck still wouldn't quit trying to crank, so he undone the battery and it shocked him. Its a problem with the electrical system and ignition. *nm
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030710 |
Tl* the contact owns a 1988 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the accelerator cable would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not been made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20030518 |
The driver side seat belt became unlatched while driving on the highway. *nlm the seat belt has not worked since the original failure. The consumer was told by ford , the seat belt was only warranted for five years but seemed to contradict the information on filing a complaint. *scc *jb
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 20030403 |
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.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20020714 |
Red/maroon paint peeling leaving gray primer coat. Last year worst areas of hood, roof, tailgate and small areas repaired. Some success. Paint continues to peel on the hood, roof top, fenders, side panels and tail gate. Just learned of this defective paint problem this week when i took vehicle in to have a re-paint estimate done.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19960710 |
Drivers seat belt buckle failed to stay engaged.
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19960628 |
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
| No | Fire | N | None | None | 19941030 |
Ignition switch stuck in start position, causing fire under dash. *skd