1988 FORD F-250 PROBLEMS

Complaints and Common Faults

• 1. Fire incidents:

  • Engine compartment caught fire while driving, leading to vehicle destruction
    
  • Interior vehicle fire caused by electrical wiring catching fire
    
  • Vehicle fire starting in the engine compartment with engine melting
    
  • Vehicle fire with origin at the steering column
    
  • Vehicle parked catching fire under the hood
    

• 2. Brake issues:

  • ABS anti-lock brake failure causing loss of effectiveness with trailer
    
  • ABS system activating without warning and loss of brake effectiveness
    
  • Brake caliper mount spreading and causing noise and difficulty in stopping
    
  • Brake caliper retaining pins falling out
    
  • Extended stopping distance due to front brake line hole and fluid disappearance
    

• 3. Tire issues:

  • Tread separation due to tire defect while driving
    
  • Tire tread separation without blowout
    
  • Tire tread wearing off while driving
    

• 4. Clutch issues:

  • Clutch assembly failure leading to hard disengagement and vehicle movement issues
    

• 5. Fuel system issues:

  • Dual tank switching module failure causing fuel spew
    
  • Fuel tank check valve defect causing fuel spillage and leakage
    
  • Fuel tank rusting from inside causing corrosion in the line
    
  • Rear fuel tank transferring fuel to front causing spillage
    
  • Vehicle explosion due to fuel tank failure and sending vehicle for inspection
    

• 6. Other issues:

  • Ignition switch, coil, and module failures leading to vehicle fire
    
  • Electrical system fire caused by ignition and headlight switch failures
    
  • Transmission line, engine seal, and manifold issues
    
  • Headlight dimmer switch short causing fire
    
  • Hood latch assembly and seat belt buckle failures
    
  • Defective oil dipstick, throttle linkage, and steering gear box
    
  • Master cylinder replacement due to brake failures
    
  • Firewall and rear axle issues causing brake loss and operational difficulties
    
  • Seat belt, fuses, gas tank, and windshield issues causing safety concerns
    
  • Recalls and failures after recall work on ignition switch, brakes that lead to accidents and failures