1988 Ford F-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 21%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Ford F-350, 21% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 1 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.
“Had vehicle in for brake service. Was going downhill & noticed smoke coming from the front. Stopped vehicle & checked. Brakes on fire. Put flames out. Dealership towed vehicle. Mechanic found nothing wrong with brakes. No recalls on vehicle. Consumer has receipt from the same dealer stating they performed brake recall repairs 100 miles prior to the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #844839, filed 1999-08“Had just returned from having electrical problem fixed by the Ford agency and having brake system inspected. Brakes failed approximately twenty miles away. The vehicle seemed to be dragging to the left (slightly) stopped once to look at wheel thinking it might be going flat. Could not observe anything wrong. About five miles further along while trying to slow down the brake pedal went to the floor. By downshifting and the parking brake brought vehicle to stop. Fortunately it occurred in the right place as I was able to control the vehicle (just after passing a dangerous intersection).”
NHTSA complaint #713427, filed 1999-10Related 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-350 1988–1991, F-250 1988–1991
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 8 | 5% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 9% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 25 | 16% |
| 2000 | 42 | 14% |
| 1999 | 78 | 19% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 32 | 21% |
| 1996 | 28 | 22% |
| 1995 | 41 | 31% |
| 1994 | 33 | 35% |
| 1993 | 28 | 28% |
| 1992 | 12 | 23% |
| 1991 | 8 | 26% |
| 1990 | 15 | 38% |
| 1989 | 8 | 19% |
| 1988 | 6 | 21% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 3 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1988 Ford F-350
9 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford F-350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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