1988 FORD F-350 PROBLEMS

1988 FORD F-350 PROBLEMS

1988 FORD F-350 PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Electrical issues:

    • Alternator caught fire, contained to alt and plug
    • Vehicle interior fire due to engine compartment fire
    • Ignition switch failure resulting in vehicle fire
    • Wiring harness and motor melting after recall repair
    • Vehicle caught fire while parked, engulfed in flames
    • Multiple vehicle fires reported while driving

  • 2. Brake system problems:

    • Brake failure, vehicle dragging to the left, requiring downshifting and parking brake to stop
    • Brakes on fire with no apparent issue found by mechanic
    • Rear anti-lock brakes locking up when brakes applied
    • Brake overheating causing loss of braking effectiveness

  • 3. Tire issues:

    • Multiple tire-related incidents causing damage to the vehicle
    • Tread delamination and separation leading to loss of control
    • Right rear tire shredding and breaking off fender while driving

  • 4. Mechanical and suspension problems:

    • Transfer case getting stuck in the wrong gear
    • Steering wheel play and front end jerking
    • Reinforcement plate on clutch master cylinder cracking causing leakage
    • Clutch pedal requiring excessive force due to cracking of firewall
    • Loud transmission noise
    • Front-end suspension shimmy
    • Very bad shimmy in front-end suspension

  • 5. Other miscellaneous issues:

    • Seat belt latch malfunction due to electrical harness interference
    • Toolbox door opening causing accident
    • Spare tire catching fire due to near proximity to exhaust system
    • Clutch not engaging due to firewall flexing
    • Vehicle going up in flames due to unknown reasons while driving

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