Ford F Series 1988

Model F Series made in 1988 by Ford got 3 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, other and seat belts. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and tires. The car had some investigations: power train, service brakes, air and visibility. There was one recall concerning steering .

F series year 1988

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Model 1988

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - LINKAGES
89V009000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 10/01/1987 to 10/01/1988	V (Vehicle)	24454	02/07/1989	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	01/24/1989	01/31/1989
Defect Summary	Bolts that attach the front axle track bar bracket to the front crossmember may loosen, allowing the front wheels to oscillate with front end shimmy.
Consequence Summary	Severe shimmy could damage steering linkage or steeringgear, which could result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Corrective Summary	Install redesigned front axle track bar to crossmember bracket and if necessary, replace certain steering components.
Notes	System: suspension/steering.vehicle description: f super duty trucks and chassis.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
98246	12/07/1998	604059	Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc	03/16/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
99222	10/18/1999	6089681	Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses. *tt	02/11/2000
96246	11/18/1996	50905	Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw	06/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
99196	09/20/1999	6090087	Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems. *tt	03/08/2000
9848	03/02/1998	601269	Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability. *yc	07/16/1998
TIRES
9852	04/13/1998	601290	Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc	07/17/1998

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
POWER TRAIN
PE89130	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	06/15/1989	11/17/1989	FIREWALL FRACTURE
	There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
DP94002	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	03/10/1994	04/25/1994	DEFECTIVE WIRING
	Defective wiring
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
PE90023	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	12/05/1989	03/01/1990	FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION
02/26/2006		1	03/05/1995
	The truck keeps trying to start on its own. it jumped out of gear and hit my husband in the back. then he moved fast or it would have ran over him. the truck still wouldn't quit trying to crank, so he undone the battery and it shocked him. its a problem with the electrical system and ignition. *nm
OTHER
07/15/2002	58000
	Red/maroon paint peeling leaving gray primer coat. last year worst areas of hood, roof, tailgate and small areas repaired. some success. paint continues to peel on the hood, roof top, fenders, side panels and tail gate. just learned of this defective paint problem this week when i took vehicle in to have a re-paint estimate done.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
07/12/1996		1	11/01/1987
	Drivers seat belt buckle failed to stay engaged.