CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Ford F-250 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 9 fires, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (19 reports).
1988 Ford F-250 recalls
Most common 1988 Ford F-250 problems
Problem areas named in the 62 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
What owners report
1988 FORD F-250'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER PULLED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE SHOULDER. THAT'S WHEN THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL. *NM
WHILE DRIVING,THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK EXPLODED. NO INJURIES. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO TRANSFER THE FUEL TO THE SECOND TANK AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED REPLACEMENT. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB THE VEHICLES ENGINE DIED AS A RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION. THE CONSUMER SWITCHED TANKS AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE. THE GARAGE REMOVED THE GAS TANK. TANK WAS THREE TIMES THE NORMAL SIZE. WHEN TANK EXPLODED IT BENT THE VROSS MEMBER IN FRONT OF THE TANK CAUSING THE BED OF THE TRUCK TO
WHILE DRIVING, TIRE TREAD WORE OFF THE TIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE FIRST TIRE BUBBLED AIR UNDER THE TREAD AND WAS ADJUSTED AT 11K MILES. THE SECOND AND THIRD TIRES ALSO HAD AIR BUBBLES UNDER THE TREAD AND HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CASING AT 14K MILES. *SCC *JB
IT TOOK NUMEROUS TRIES TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. *JB
BOLTS AND NUTS THAT ATTACH SEAT TO TO FRAME OF VEHICLE HAVE STARTED TO PULL THROUGH FLOORBOARD.*AK CONSUMER STATES THE RIGHT FRONT NUT WAS DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE, ALSO THE LEFT REAR NUT WAS PARTIALLY BROKEN LOOSE.*JB
1988 Ford F-250 questions
Does the 1988 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Ford F-250: Electrical System:Ignition; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings; Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Ford F-250?
Based on 62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (16), Fuel System, Gasoline (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Ford F-250 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.