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EquipmentPart report

1988 Ford Ranger Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 89 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 1988 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 89 complaints for this model year.

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

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202512%
202213%
201110%
201011%
200911%
200721%
200410%
200321%
2002103%
200151%
200071%
199961%
199871%
1997143%
1996113%
199593%
199461%
199321%
199242%
199111%
199011%
198811%
198712%
198319%

Other parts of the 1988 Ford Ranger

Electrical system
32 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Seat belts
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford Ranger

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology