Ford E150 1988
Model E150 made in 1988 by Ford got 15 consumer complains as well as 2 investigations. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (service brakes, hydraulic). The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.9l and 5.0l.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 15/17/16 | 16/21/18 | Regular | $ 938 | 14 | 870817 |
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 15/19/17 | 17/25/20 | Regular | $ 882 | 14 | 870817 |
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 15/18/16 | 16/23/19 | Regular | $ 938 | 14 | 870818 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/17/15 | 15/22/17 | Regular | $ 1000 | 14 | 880627 |
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 11/14/12 | 12/18/14 | Regular | $ 1250 | 14 | 870826 |
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 14/15/14 | 15/19/17 | Regular | $ 1071 | 15 | 870815 |
| ( 4.9L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/17/15 | 16/22/18 | Regular | $ 1000 | 15 | 870819 |
| ( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 13/17/15 | 15/22/17 | Regular | $ 1000 | 15 | 880627 |
| ( 5.8L) | 8 | Automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 11/13/12 | 12/16/14 | Regular | $ 1250 | 15 | 870826 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE91077 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/23/1991 | 10/31/1991 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA91044 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/30/1991 | 10/30/1992 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | 92V026000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| While driving, lights kept on flickering, stopped, noticed smoke under hood, checked under hood and noticed flames, parts store employee informed driver it was alternator, did not go to dealer. *ak *slc | |||
| 05/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Alternator failed four times. *dh | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 09/13/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Could this be the same ignition module that they are concerned with in california? while no one was injured when my ignition module failed, it cost my company $453.46 to have the van towed and repaired. this is in addition to about $900.00 in lost revenues for that van. | |||
| 07/10/2000 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| While driving the engine cut off completely,was going 35mph , had a very difficult time in controlling steering and operating power brakes . van would not restart ,had a pull in. diagnostic test at ford dealer indicated vehicle needed a new ignition module | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 04/29/1996 | |||
| The wires underneath the hood have burned and the truck will not turn off when key was removed from the igniton. please describe. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| Stopped at gas station and saw smoke coming from under hood,after opening the hood, consumer saw fire flames and then threw water on it to put it out. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 02/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Wiring in rear of vehicle caught fire from left rear tail light. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 1 | ||
| Notice hole in upper portion of the gas tank. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 2 | 09/17/1995 | ||
| Gas cap does not vent. on hot days the tank pressurizes and gas leaks from cap. when cap is then opened it comes out like a hot raditor. is there a recall? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Purchase used the tie rod and brake was bad . tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| Purchase used the tie rod and brake was bad . tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/03/2000 | 0 | ||
| Bottom of whindshield wiper on driver's side is corroded and, water could get inside of vehicle through that corroded part.*ak | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 08/16/2000 | 2 | 11/07/1994 | |
| Two of the firestone fr480 tires experienced tread separation and air loss. *mjs | |||
| 08/20/2000 | 2 | 04/01/1990 | |
| While driving, vehicle started shaking.then felt a bump under vehicle, and vehicle shook harder. found out that right rear tire experienced tread separation. triumph radio 2000 p235/75 r15. *ak dot hyhlt28046, tire failure caused damage to vehicle. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| When starting the vehicle it idles okay then as putting it into gear its rpms seem to jump. after about 10 seconds it calms down. *ak | |||