Ford F Series (light) 1988
Model F Series (light) made in 1988 by Ford got 11 consumer complains as well as 7 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1988
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 95310 | 02/01/1995 | 39222 | New torque-to-yield cylinder head bolt kit. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| BC3131950301 | 03/01/1995 | 39190 | Service procedure for catalytic converter restriction issues - procedure requires the use of new ecm, iac valve and expansion chamber. *tw | 03/30/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||||
| 9519 | 01/01/1995 | 39130 | Noise/vibration when driving in 4x2 mode with hubs locked. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 95322 | 02/01/1995 | 39230 | Revised clutch and transmission. *tw | 03/31/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | |||||
| 962528 | 12/02/1996 | 50984 | 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 | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 942411 | 11/01/1994 | 37762 | Brakes - calipers - front caliper piston boots damaged. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 94258 | 12/01/1994 | 38058 | Replacement of bendix steering gear with new ross steering gear. *tw | 02/07/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Alternator replaced. (f150) *skd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 06/30/1996 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch stuck in start position, causing fire under dash. *skd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 10/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Wiring harness connection to alternator shorted out due to connections that short out when pushed to lock. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Acrid smelling smoke and hot liquid poured into vehicle due to a fire in engine booster pump. (f250) *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/29/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rusted oil pan leaks oil. *aw | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 130000 | 05/01/1999 | |
| 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. | |||
| 10/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Catalytic converter system melted down three times, causing computer to automatically shut off, causing vehicle to stall. *skd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 11/19/1994 | 1 | ||
| Coupling for driveshaft broke, puncturing fuel tank (ohio state police accident report). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Brake problems. (2nd vehicle on 480312) (f250) *aw | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | STAUNTON | 24401 | OBAUGH FORD | 540-851-4800 |