1988 Ford School Bus

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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Owner complaints

2 complaints

Jun 23, 2000CA
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Both the drivers & the passengers front seat belts, literally fell apart while in the process of buckling them. dealer said they dont cover this, and I feel this IS a real safety issue, since the belt IS now tied (with a knot) to the remaining metal piece that buckles to the belt on the seat.…
Both the drivers & the passengers front seat belts, literally fell apart while in the process of buckling them. dealer said they dont cover this, and I feel this IS a real safety issue, since the belt IS now tied (with a knot) to the remaining metal piece that buckles to the belt on the seat. also door handles dont open doors from back seat (inside). Have to open door for passenger or reach through the window to get out of the car.
Mar 23, 1998ID
Unknown or other
Items continue to get caught in the bus entry handrail after recall repair.

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Engine compartment fires
EA90031Opened Jun 28, 1990Closed Oct 31, 1991
There is no summary currently available
Engine fires
PE90035Opened Jan 23, 1990Closed Jun 28, 1990
There is no summary currently available

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