Model year record

1988 Ford F150

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 170 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V071000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
7,900,000
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-25
Owners notified
1996-06-07

Defect description

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V146000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Component
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
57,400
Reported to NHTSA
1988-09-02
Owners notified
1988-10-14

Defect description

SLIDING REAR WINDOW MAY CONTAIN GLAZING PANELS WHICH DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 205.

Safety risk

A FRACTURED WINDOW MAY CONTAIN FRAGMENTS THAT ARE LARGERTHAN THE 425 GRAMS ALLOWED.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE SUSPECT WINDOW PANELS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch25—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1189,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition945,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring7166,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Structure: frame and members7—
Fuel system, gasoline4—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator399,061 mi
Fuel system, other3—
Seat belts: front: anchorage3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Vehicle speed control3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls310,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2—
Suspension2135,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Tires: tread/belt2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Electrical system169,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1174,900 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1117,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 1987 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1989 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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