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BrakesPart report

1988 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
18%of 11 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Ford E-350, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Upon applying force to the brake pedal the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance and brakes fading away. After pumping the brakes, the consumer noticed the brakes were functioning.”

NHTSA complaint #809470, filed 1997-03

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022429%
2021732%
201718%
2016120%
201416%
2013538%
2012213%
2011211%
2009110%
2008615%
2006713%
200559%
2003715%
200259%
2001612%
200047%
199957%
19981016%
19971823%
19961938%
19953551%
19941733%
19931126%
1992615%
1991737%
19901357%
19891246%
1988218%
1987321%
198619%

Other parts of the 1988 Ford E-350

Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford E-350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology