1988 Ford F Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Ford F Series recalls

Most common 1988 Ford F Series problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	3
Unknown Or Other	1
Electrical System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2013-12-17, Vehicle Speed Control
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.

2011-08-23, Seat Belts
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

2006-03-03, Electrical System
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

2004-04-22, Unknown Or Other
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.

2003-05-19, Seat Belts
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

1988 Ford F Series questions

Does the 1988 Ford F Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Ford F Series: Steering:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Ford F Series?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (3), Unknown Or Other (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Ford F Series 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.