Model year record
1988 Ford Explorer
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system: ignition | 2 | — |
| Exterior lighting: headlights: switch | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Suspension: front | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
The 1987 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other Ford Explorer model years
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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.