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1988 Ford F-350 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
10%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 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1988 Ford F-350, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 3 a fire, according to the filers.

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

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201433%
201323%
201285%
201164%
20083124%
200738%
20062114%
20051715%
20046440%
20031921%
20021916%
2001128%
2000176%
1999225%
199818%
19972617%
19961713%
19952519%
19941314%
19932121%
19921019%
1991310%
1990923%
1989512%
1988310%

Other parts of the 1988 Ford F-350

Electrical system
9 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford F-350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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