Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Ford / F150 / 1988
Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
005023064 FORD F150 1988 The frame is cracked on the drives' side around the gear box and in another area which leaves it very unstable. the tire is wobbly, dodges and darts
004296067 FORD F150 1988 VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION. THE DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED. *AK
004272642 FORD F150 1988 Throttle pedal sticks when pedal is at >80% throttle position. after tracing the problem, i have found it is in the pedal assembly. applying oil
003238595 FORD F150 1988 I feel that there should be a recall on all ford f-150, f-250 & f-350 trucks from 1985 to 1998 with dual fuel tanks. the front gas tank on these
003227121 FORD F150 1988 WHILE SELF INSPECTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE FRAME BROKE OFF FROM THE FRONT AND THE REAR. *AK
003213714 FORD F150 1988 2nd wire harness fire on this vehicle. 1st was under the hood the second was under the vehicle when it was at the dealer in new port richey florida
003207964 FORD F150 1988 STEERING SHAFT LOST STEERING COMPLETELY. UPPER SHOCK BRACKETS ROTTED OUT AND SHOCKS PUT HOLE IN GAS TANK AND LOST ALL FUEL. *JB
003207963 FORD F150 1988 STEERING SHAFT LOST STEERING COMPLETELY. UPPER SHOCK BRACKETS ROTTED OUT AND SHOCKS PUT HOLE IN GAS TANK AND LOST ALL FUEL. *JB
996192354 FORD F150 1988 Tire blewout on expressway. dealer agree and gave discount on new tire. noticed side wall where tread and sidewall come together had funny crack in
002164764 FORD F150 1988 Vehicle has dual tanks and gas is coming from front tank filling up the rear tank, and causing gas to spray out of gas cap. the cause is unknown.
001164676 FORD F150 1988 Consumer has two tank attachments to truck, when rear tank is full of gasoline, front tank will leak out gasoline onto ground, dealership is aware of
001164675 FORD F150 1988 Consumer has two tank attachments to truck, when rear tank is full of gasoline, front tank will leak out gasoline onto ground, dealership is aware of
0000127379 FORD F150 1988 WHEN USING SHOULDER BELT SYSTEM SHOULDER PART DOES NOT RETRACT AFTER MOVING AROUND WITH IT ON. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
988118042 FORD F150 1988 Passenger seat belt continue to roll itself loose when in use. passgener has to pull belt tight to prevent it from coming loose. dealer notified, and
000062058 FORD F150 1988 Going from a stop to about 5 mph, four three inch rips appeared on sidewall area on tread part. tire went immediately flat. this is the second time i
0000042160 FORD F150 1988 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000034742 FORD F150 1988 If a passenger pulls on the seatbelt to adjust it for comfort, it doesn't retract like it's supposed to and thus, could cause the passenger to be
988034738 FORD F150 1988 This truck was manufactured with no headrests/headrestraints to guard against whiplash. if there were an accident, the back of a person's head would
0000192972 FORD F150 1988 TRUCK WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
994192971 FORD F150 1988 Truck was parked and caught on fire.*ak consumer states vehicle had been parked for 20 minutes when all of a sudden it began to smoke, fire was
995192476 FORD F150 1988 Driving the vehicle at speed 20mph, cruise control engaged, vehicle went into open throttle position impact 11:00 position, accelerated to speed
990192417 FORD F150 1988 THE AUXILLARY GAS TANK PUSHES GAS INTO THE FRONT, FULL TANK AND WILL CAUSE THE TRUCK TO CUT OFF.*AK *JB
0000192053 FORD F150 1988 THERES A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALSO SPRINGS HAVE SNAPPED. *AK
0000192052 FORD F150 1988 THERES A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALSO SPRINGS HAVE SNAPPED. *AK
996192004 FORD F150 1988 ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLY DUE TO DEFECT IN THE PLUG. *AK *JB
996191622 FORD F150 1988 FAILURE ON THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY ENGAGED IN THE BUCKLE. *AK *JB
996188999 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
996188998 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
993188221 FORD F150 1988 TRAVELED TWO BLOCKS SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE DASH AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
994188207 FORD F150 1988 DUAL TANK. GASOLINE EATING AWAY AT THE UNDERCOATING, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. *AK
995187948 FORD F150 1988 UPON REMOVAL OF KEY IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUES TO TURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK
996185171 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK, CAUSING THE WIRING TO BURN. *AK
995184261 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FIRE, CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
995184260 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FIRE, CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
996183246 FORD F150 1988 EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE FRONT DASH. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. TT
996183160 FORD F150 1988 THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
996183152 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. TT
996183025 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. TT
995181866 FORD F150 1988 The wires under the dash caught fire.tt consumer was driving at night when wires under dash started to burn consumer pulled over to extinguish the
995179407 FORD F150 1988 CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER DETACHED FROM THE FIREWALL. TT
995175345 FORD F150 1988 THE TRUCK HAS ABS. THE FRONT BRAKES DO NOT WORK WHEN THE STREET IS WET. THE BACK BRAKES LOCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
0000174943 FORD F150 1988 THERE IS GAS LEAK OUT OF THE SECOND TANK TO THE FIRST TANK . TT
995170306 FORD F150 1988 THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING OVERHEATED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK
995167809 FORD F150 1988 THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT AND THE TRUCK FLOODED AND THE CRANKCASE AND CYLINDERS WERE FULL OF GASOLINE. TT
995167808 FORD F150 1988 THE COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT AND THE TRUCK FLOODED AND THE CRANKCASE AND CYLINDERS WERE FULL OF GASOLINE. TT
0000164672 FORD F150 1988 FUEL LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN SEAM OF GAS TANK. *AK
994164196 FORD F150 1988 MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO REPLACE ABOUT FIVE IN ELEVEN MONTH. TT
999149806 FORD F150 1988 FRONT OF FRAME HAS DISINTEGRATED. THE FRAME WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
999140203 FORD F150 1988 While vehicle was parked and without any warning, plastic fuel line coming from the fuel filter to the fuel injectors, cracked, causing valve cover
998137311 FORD F150 1988 Double tank shut off valve failed to operate whenever fuel filled one tank and overflowed to the other tank. instead of cutting off when full, the
997132380 FORD F150 1988 Consumer says before she had the abs system disconnected, the vehicle did not respond to the abs system. vehicle would just slide and keep going.
997132379 FORD F150 1988 Consumer says before she had the abs system disconnected, the vehicle did not respond to the abs system. vehicle would just slide and keep going.
998126543 FORD F150 1988 INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ON THEY WILL MALFUNCTION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
997124818 FORD F150 1988 Vehicle was parked for about 30 to 45 minutes when it caught on fire around the steering column area, destroying the vehicle. also recall repairs on
997121429 FORD F150 1988 Fuel tank: pumps fluid from one tank to another , leaking through selector valve into other tank. *ak consumer states when this failure occurred
997119689 FORD F150 1988 Recall 96v071000. the vehicle caught fire 35 days after being serviced for the recall. *ak recall was for the ignition, consumer stated fire was
996105902 FORD F150 1988 While driving vehicle broadsided armour truck, which ran stop sign, totaled the truck, seat belt broke at buckle, driver injured, hitting dashboard
996104108 FORD F150 1988 FAILURE ON THE FUEL TANK AND SENDING UNIT, WHEN TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE COUNTINES TO RUN. *AK
996103250 FORD F150 1988 Dealership did not correct recall problem, they are trying to make the consumer pay for the service that was performed after trying to correct the
996103096 FORD F150 1988 Parked truck for fifteen minutes when truck caught fire. a ford representative examined and stated fire caused by carburetor which in this truck is
994101625 FORD F150 1988 While driving vehicle started shaking, turned corner and left rear just fell off. on another incident (4) of the (5) lug bolts sheared off the right
994101624 FORD F150 1988 While driving vehicle started shaking, turned corner and left rear just fell off. on another incident (4) of the (5) lug bolts sheared off the right
996100735 FORD F150 1988 CONSUMER HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH FIXED ON 7-29-96. TWO WEEKS LATER THE SWITH DID NOT WORK, AND FORD REFUSED TO FIX IT AT NO CHARGE.*AK
999087880 FORD F150 1988 The rear brakes when applied in poor traction conditions, or when towing a trailer, lock up. then the abs lets the rear wheels go free without
998084907 FORD F150 1988 Pick-up was driven less than 2 miles that day parked for about an hour, then driven back home, and parked in front of my house on the street i locked
0000058755 FORD F150 1988 FIRE WALL HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRUCK, DEALER HAS RIVETED THE WALL PREVIOUSLY AND IT KEEPS COMING APART.
997051682 FORD F150 1988 THE YOKE THAT HOLDS THE DRIVE SHAFT RUSTED AND BROKE OFF AND DAMAGED THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK.
996037172 FORD F150 1988 STEERING COLUMN FIRE.
0000031270 FORD F150 1988 RECALL REPAIR NOT DONE ON BACK WINDOW EVEN THOUGH DEALER SAID WINDOW FIXED.
997027573 FORD F150 1988 FRONT FRAME CRACKED, CAUSING NOISE.
997027541 FORD F150 1988 GAS FUMES ENTERING INSIDE VEHICLE.
995022873 FORD F150 1988 FUEL LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.
995021635 FORD F150 1988 FUEL LINE LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.
995019553 FORD F150 1988 FUEL LEAK, CAUSING FIRE.
988018297 FORD F150 1988 RECALL REPAIRS ON REAR WINDOW NOT DONE.
994018219 FORD F150 1988 FAILED AUXILIARY TANK SELECTOR SWITCH CAUSES FUEL TO BE EXPELLED WHEN IT PUMPS IT INTO THE OTHER TANK.
994018218 FORD F150 1988 FUEL GAUGE MOVES ERRACTICALLY FROM EMPTY TO FULL DUE TO SHORT, RUINING FUEL PUMP/SWITCH.
995017378 FORD F150 1988 FUEL SYSTEM PUMPS FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, WHEN BOTH TANKS ARE FULL, FUEL OVERFLOWS.
993014496 FORD F150 1988 CROSSOVER INTAKE FAILED. *SD
995014495 FORD F150 1988 TIMING COVER GASKET FAILED. *SD
996014494 FORD F150 1988 RADIATOR FAILED. *SD
996014493 FORD F150 1988 WATER PUMP FAILED. *SD
996014492 FORD F150 1988 HEATER CORE FAILED. *SD
993011680 FORD F150 1988 'O'-RINGS IN A/C DETERIORATE, ALLOWING FREON TO LEAK. *DSH
994009174 FORD F150 1988 CLUTCH PEDAL BROKE AWAY FROM MOUNTING ON FIREWALL, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT GEARS. *TW
991008159 FORD F150 1988 TRANSMISSION FAILED 3 TIMES. *SD
994005848 FORD F150 1988 AXLES FAILED, CAUSING GRINDING NOISE.
993005847 FORD F150 1988 U JOINTS REPLACED. *SKD
995005846 FORD F150 1988 BRAKES REPLACED DUE TO LUBRICANT LEAK.
994005845 FORD F150 1988 DIFFERENTIAL REPLACED DUE TO OIL LEAK.
003214852 FORD F150 1988 ALTERNATOR FIRE ON 1988 FORD F150. *NLM
003214370 FORD F150 1988 ALTERNATOR FIRE ON 1988 FORD F150. *NLM
0000192115 FORD F150 1988 Auto stalls out all the time, afraid of having someone hit her because of it. *ak consumer states vehicle will restart after it sits for a few
002179367 FORD F150 1988 While driving the rear tire experienced tread separation which resulted in damage to the vehicle, at the time of failure the tire remained fully
0000167923 FORD F150 1988 THE BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT . TT
0000164682 FORD F150 1988 FUEL LEAK DUE TO CRACK IN SEAM OF GAS TANK. *AK
001164677 FORD F150 1988 Consumer has two tank attachments to truck, when rear tank is full of gasoline, front tank will leak out gasoline onto ground, dealership is aware of
000131410 FORD F150 1988 Module that fits on distributor usually stalled when engine got to normal temperature. first time it happened while consumer was driving 25-30mph,
988118049 FORD F150 1988 Passenger seat belt continue to roll itself loose when in use. passgener has to pull belt tight to prevent it from coming loose. dealer notified, and
0000115639 FORD F150 1988 Clutch assembly linkage underneath the dashboard gives out. also, they've had the transmission replaced 3 times. consumer stated that while
0000092233 FORD F150 1988 The paint on this vehicle failed at 40,000 miles.i contacted dealer who said the warranty on the paint had expired and there was nothing they could do
001075652 FORD F150 1988 This ignition module has been identified as being a problem in ford vehicles and should be recalled as i just had to pay over $530 to trouble shoot
0000057348 FORD F150 1988 Treadwear 420. traction a. temperature b. while the vehicle was parked at home the futura 2000,radial atd,p215/75r15 tire separated. the tire
0000049647 FORD F150 1988 ENGINE FIRE.
0000048439 FORD F150 1988 CLUTCH REPLACED BY LOCAL MECHANIC LASTED 8942 MILES. CLUTCH REPLACED BY DEALER LASTED 4861 MILES.
0000042166 FORD F150 1988 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
000034746 FORD F150 1988 If a passenger pulls on the seatbelt to adjust it for comfort, it doesn't retract like it's supposed to and thus, could cause the passenger to be
988034742 FORD F150 1988 This truck was manufactured with no headrests/headrestraints to guard against whiplash. if there were an accident, the back of a person's head would
001018910 FORD F150 1988 While driving the vehicle became to wobble, as the consumer was pulling over the left rear wheel came off the vehicle striking a passing semi, as a
001018906 FORD F150 1988 While driving the vehicle became to wobble, as the consumer was pulling over the left rear wheel came off the vehicle striking a passing semi, as a
0000192992 FORD F150 1988 TRUCK WAS PARKED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
994192991 FORD F150 1988 Truck was parked and caught on fire.*ak consumer states vehicle had been parked for 20 minutes when all of a sudden it began to smoke, fire was
995192496 FORD F150 1988 Driving the vehicle at speed 20mph, cruise control engaged, vehicle went into open throttle position impact 11:00 position, accelerated to speed
990192437 FORD F150 1988 THE AUXILLARY GAS TANK PUSHES GAS INTO THE FRONT, FULL TANK AND WILL CAUSE THE TRUCK TO CUT OFF.*AK *JB
996192242 FORD F150 1988 The dealership says his recall letter says it is for the ignition switch but the dealer says its for something else and has to pay for the ignition
996192222 FORD F150 1988 The dealership says his recall letter says it is for the ignition switch but the dealer says its for something else and has to pay for the ignition
0000192134 FORD F150 1988 Auto stalls out all the time, afraid of having someone hit her because of it. *ak consumer states vehicle will restart after it sits for a few
0000192072 FORD F150 1988 THERES A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, ALSO SPRINGS HAVE SNAPPED. *AK
996192024 FORD F150 1988 ALTERNATOR CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLY DUE TO DEFECT IN THE PLUG. *AK *JB
996191823 FORD F150 1988 FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AREA. *AK
996189540 FORD F150 1988 AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSED THE STEERING COLUMN TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996189328 FORD F150 1988 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996189308 FORD F150 1988 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
0000188939 FORD F150 1988 AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR APPROX 1 MILE AND PARKED TRUCK BEGAN TO BURN AND IT BURNED COMPLETELY UP. *AK
0000188938 FORD F150 1988 AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR APPROX 1 MILE AND PARKED TRUCK BEGAN TO BURN AND IT BURNED COMPLETELY UP. *AK
0000188919 FORD F150 1988 AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR APPROX 1 MILE AND PARKED TRUCK BEGAN TO BURN AND IT BURNED COMPLETELY UP. *AK
0000188918 FORD F150 1988 AFTER BEING DRIVEN FOR APPROX 1 MILE AND PARKED TRUCK BEGAN TO BURN AND IT BURNED COMPLETELY UP. *AK
996188510 FORD F150 1988 IGNITION FIRE. 8AK
996188490 FORD F150 1988 IGNITION FIRE. 8AK
993188241 FORD F150 1988 TRAVELED TWO BLOCKS SMOKE CAME THROUGH THE DASH AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
994188227 FORD F150 1988 DUAL TANK. GASOLINE EATING AWAY AT THE UNDERCOATING, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. *AK
995187968 FORD F150 1988 UPON REMOVAL OF KEY IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUES TO TURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE IN MORE DETAIL. *AK
0000186462 FORD F150 1988 EXPERIENCING ABS LOCKUP INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
996186025 FORD F150 1988 UNDER THE DASH FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SAW SMOKE AND VEHCILE COMPLETE BURNED. *AK
996186005 FORD F150 1988 UNDER THE DASH FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SAW SMOKE AND VEHCILE COMPLETE BURNED. *AK
996184911 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK, CAUSING THE WIRING TO BURN. *AK
996184910 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK, CAUSING THE WIRING TO BURN. *AK
995184281 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FIRE, CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
995184280 FORD F150 1988 ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FIRE, CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
996183941 FORD F150 1988 SOMEONE HEARD THE STARTER GRINDING, THEN LOOKED OUT SIDE THE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
996183940 FORD F150 1988 SOMEONE HEARD THE STARTER GRINDING, THEN LOOKED OUT SIDE THE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
996183921 FORD F150 1988 SOMEONE HEARD THE STARTER GRINDING, THEN LOOKED OUT SIDE THE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
996183920 FORD F150 1988 SOMEONE HEARD THE STARTER GRINDING, THEN LOOKED OUT SIDE THE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
996183531 FORD F150 1988 THE FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE WHOLE DASH BOARD WAS ON FIRE, THE OWNER HAD JUST PARKED HIS CAR. TT
996183512 FORD F150 1988 THE FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE WHOLE DASH BOARD WAS ON FIRE, THE OWNER HAD JUST PARKED HIS CAR. TT
996183511 FORD F150 1988 THE FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE WHOLE DASH BOARD WAS ON FIRE, THE OWNER HAD JUST PARKED HIS CAR. TT
996183127 FORD F150 1988 ALTERNATOR FAILURE, ELECTRICAL WHICH CAUSE THE STARTER TO SHORT AND OVERHEAT. TT
996183107 FORD F150 1988 ALTERNATOR FAILURE, ELECTRICAL WHICH CAUSE THE STARTER TO SHORT AND OVERHEAT. TT
996182942 FORD F150 1988 VEHICLE PARKED FOR FIVE TO SEVEN MINUTES AND INTERIOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT
996182922 FORD F150 1988 VEHICLE PARKED FOR FIVE TO SEVEN MINUTES AND INTERIOR CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

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