NHTSA vehicle safety data
1988 Ford F-250 Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1988 Ford F-250 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1988 Ford F-250.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1988 Ford F-250.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1988 Ford F-250 in 6 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA93-014: ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE
Closed July 29, 1994 · Filed for the F250
- Engineering Analysis EA91-044: LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
Closed October 30, 1992 · Filed for the F250
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-077: LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES
Closed October 31, 1991 · Filed for the F250
- Preliminary Evaluation PE91-090: SPARE TIRE FIRES
Closed October 25, 1991 · Filed for the F250
- Defect Petition DP89-005: F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
Closed August 1, 1989 · Filed for the F250
1 more NHTSA investigation
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-020: FIRES
Closed June 1, 1989 · Filed for the F250
Other Ford F-250 model years
Check your 1988 Ford F-250 VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Ford F-250 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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