1988 Ford F-150 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1988 Ford F-150. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Ford F-150 1988–1991, Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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• 88V146000Sep 2, 198857,400 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Glass, side/rear
  Covers: Ford F-150 1988, F-250 1988, F-350 1988

  Reported issue: Sliding rear window may contain glazing panels which do not meet requirements of fmvss 205.

  Possible consequence: A fractured window may contain fragments that are largerthan the 425 grams allowed.

  Remedy: Replace suspect window panels.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• DP89005F-series fuel tank firesClosed · Jan 26, 1989
• PE89020FIRESClosed · Dec 7, 1988
• PE89003Steering column dropsClosed · Oct 13, 1988

← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford F-150