1988 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 23%of 62 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Ford F-250, 23% of the 62 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On the brake system failures Ford issued a recall and installed insulators on the calipers to cure the problem and ever would pay for the replacement of parts and labor due tpo the initial problem . Also Ford recalled the vehicle on the paint and when after 2 years of trying to get Ford to do something they said I had to many miles on the truck . This is no way to treat a customer”
NHTSA complaint #719957, filed 2000-03“Owner had recall work done on ignition switch and brakes on june 22,1998 (recall # 92v026000, 96v071000). 6 days later, owner was driving vehicle and smelled smoke, soon after brake loss and ignition switch failure occurred; vehicle would not shut off. The parts that were worked on failed, but Ford denies responsibility.”
NHTSA complaint #824904, filed 1999-01“Brake caliper mount is spreading on both sides of the vehicle. There's is a banging and squealing noise, and is very hard to stop vehicle. Consumer will call the manufacturer to get answers to why it's happening.”
NHTSA complaint #858578, filed 2000-03“Brakes:coming down a mountain, hit brakes and there were no brakes. Front brake line had hole, causing fluid to disappear from master cylinder, leaving vehicle with no brakes at all.”
NHTSA complaint #814474, filed 1997-07Related recalls
- 92V026000Mar 3, 1992A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This…Covers: Ford F-250 1988–1991, F-350 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1988 Ford F-250
15 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford F-250
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.
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