1988 Ford F Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1988 Ford F Series. Newest first.
Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Remedy
Install redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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…
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.
- 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
- Electrical system › Ignition
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
- 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.
- Seat belts › Front
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
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Drivers seat belt buckle failed to stay engaged.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Under dash fires
There is no summary currently available
- Defective wiring
Defective wiring
- Fire in heater/ac plenum
There is no summary currently available
- Firewall fracture
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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.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 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.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
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