1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
0 recalls, 6 complaints - 7 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
3 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Apr 30, 2003
Incident date: Apr 4, 2003
TRUCK BURST INTO FLAMES...BELIEVED TO BE CONVERTER FAILURE. TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS, ALONG WITH SOME PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND MY CAMPING TRAILER SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE. A FIREFIGHTER SUSTAINED BURNS WHILE WORKING AT THE SCENE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jul 24, 1996
Incident date: Jun 30, 1996
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, OWNERS WOKE UP SMELLING SMOKE, FIRE DEPT. CAME OUT TO PUT OUT FLAMES, FIRE INVESTIGATOR SAID FIRE STARTED FROM IGNITION WIRE. *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
May 4, 1995
BRAKE PROBLEMS. (2ND VEHICLE ON 480312) (F250) *AW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Oct 22, 1994
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SYSTEM MELTED DOWN THREE TIMES, CAUSING COMPUTER TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1994
FUEL PUMP FAILURE CAUSING FUEL TO BE PUSHED OUT TOP OF ONE TANK WHEN BOTH TANKS ARE FULL, ALSO TANK MAKES POPPING NOISE WHEN FULL. *SKD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Nov 1, 1994
IGNITION SWITCH STUCK IN START POSITION, CAUSING FIRE UNDER DASH. *SKD
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
7 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| 014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 1 |
| 107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 1 |
| 063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR | 1 |
962528
Dec 2, 1996
042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
BRAKES - AIR COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN - VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE - ENGINE - 7.0L - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROLL - NOISE - RATTLE - AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR/AIR PUMP SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKED- VEHICLES WITH 7.0L ENGINE. *TW
BC3131950301
Mar 1, 1995
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
SERVICE PROCEDURE FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESTRICTION ISSUES - PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW ECM, IAC VALVE AND EXPANSION CHAMBER. *TW
95310
Feb 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW TORQUE-TO-YIELD CYLINDER HEAD BOLT KIT. *TW
95322
Feb 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
REVISED CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION. *TW
9519
Jan 1, 1995
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NOISE/VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING IN 4X2 MODE WITH HUBS LOCKED. *TW
94258
Dec 1, 1994
014000 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
REPLACEMENT OF BENDIX STEERING GEAR WITH NEW ROSS STEERING GEAR. *TW
942411
Nov 1, 1994
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
BRAKES - CALIPERS - FRONT CALIPER PISTON BOOTS DAMAGED. *TW
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) across all model years (1978, 1987).
9
Total Recalls
167
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 1988 (current) | 0 | 6 | |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | View |