1988 Ford F-350 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1988 Ford F-350. 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-350 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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• 92V026000Mar 3, 1992467,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Shoes/linings
  Covers: Ford F-350 1988–1991, F-250 1988–1991

  Reported issue: A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.

  Possible consequence: Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.

  Remedy: Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.

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

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• 88V015000Feb 9, 198855,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension
  Covers: Ford F-350 1987–1988

  Reported issue: Steering/suspension systems may not adequately control steering type wobble allowing the front end to shimmy.

  Possible consequence: Severe shimmy could damage vehicle frame or steeringgear creating potential for loss of steering control.

  Remedy: Modify and/or replace front suspension and steering components, tires, and frames.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE94004Hydraulic brake line cracks/leaksClosed · Jan 25, 1994
• PE89011POWER LOSSClosed · Nov 3, 1988

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