1988 FORD F-150 PROBLEMS

Model Trims
F-150 5.0 V8 Windsor (185 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
F-150 5.0 V8 Windsor (185 Hp) Automatic
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp)
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp)
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) 4x4
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) 4x4
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) Automatic
F-150 5.8 V8 Windsor (210 Hp) Automatic

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. A/C System:
- O-Rings in A/C deteriorate, allowing Freon to leak.
- O-Rings in A/C deteriorate, allowing Freon to leak.
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2. Electrical System:
- Multiple fires caused by electrical shorts in ignition switch.
- Alternator fires.
- Electrical wiring harness fire.
- Wiring under dash caught fire.
- Vehicle caught fire due to faulty ignition switch.
- Fire in front dash due to electrical short.
- Multiple fires caused by electrical shorts in ignition switch.
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3. Brake System:
- Lubricant leak from brakes.
- Front brakes lock up in poor traction conditions.
- ABS system malfunction causes rear brakes to lock.
- Master cylinder failures.
- Lubricant leak from brakes.
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4. Engine:
- Engine coolant overheating.
- Engine overheated while driving.
- Engine compartment fires.
- Engine coolant overheating.
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5. Fuel System:
- Dual fuel tank leakage issues.
- Fuel line leaks causing fires.
- Gas overflow from one tank to another.
- Gas tank crack causing fuel leakage.
- Fuel leaking, causing fire.
- Fuel tank check valve failure causing fuel overflow.
- Fuel selected valve failure causing fuel spillage.
- Gasoline leaks from front tank to rear tank, causing spills.
- Gas fumes entering the vehicle.
- Gas gauge erratic due to short, ruining fuel pump.
- Gas pedal sticks.
- Gas tanks leaking causing potential fire hazards.
- Dual fuel tank leakage issues.
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6. Ignition System:
- Fires caused by ignition switch failure.
- Ignition module failures.
- Ignition switch shorting.
- Ignition switch fires.
- Fires caused by ignition switch failure.
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7. Suspension:
- Axles grinding noise.
- Frame rusted/cracked.
- Frame failure due to cracks and rust.
- Steering shaft lost steering.
- Suspension issues causing tire blowouts.
- Axles grinding noise.
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8. Transmission:
- Transmission failures.
- Transmission failures.
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9. Tire Issues:
- Tread separation causing tire blowouts.
- Cracked intake manifold causing tire issues.
- Tread separation causing tire blowouts.
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10. Miscellaneous:
- Seat belt latch/release failure.
- Power window failures.
- Water pump failure.
- Clutch assembly and linkage issues.
- Clutch pedal and master cylinder failures.
- Throttle pedal sticking.
- U-joints replaced.
- Whiplash and headrest safety concerns.
- Seat belt latch/release failure.
Other Models
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- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774