1988 Ford Exp
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Ford Exp. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Ford Exp. Newest first.
The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer had ignition switch replaced under recall, however after the repair there were several failures that were not present prior to the repair. The power steering/headlights were inoperative, the battery was down and the inside lights would not go off.
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
The brakes fail approximately every six to seven months, even after replacing pads, calipers, rotors, and a new master cylinder and metering valve.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The vehicle was in the park position for over ten minutes the horn sounded off, and the vehicle caught on fire in the steering column area of the vehicle. Consumer stated that recall work was corrected on vehicle due to the same problem. (96v-071). *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Safety belt d-ring
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
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