We found the following complaints for FORD F250 (1988)
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It took numerous tries to get the vehicle to start.
1988 ford f-250's engine compartment caught on fire.while driving the consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.the consumer pulled the vehicle onto the shoulder.that's when the consumer noticed that the vehicle was on fire.the consumer attempted to put the fire out but was not successful.
Ignition coil failed.
Fresno replaced a piece in the ignition switch, and now the ignition switch and the indicator /column shifter don't work (recall 96v071000.
While drivingvehiclewill completely shut down without warning, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem.please give any further details.
When driving at any speed without prior warningvehicle cut off/ engine die out completely.consumer has contacteddealer , dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.please provide any further details.
Ignition switch fire.
Truck was parked and caught on fire , received a recall letter . Fire possibily started under dash according to report.
Ignition switch will not retract back into position when starting vehicle.tt
Ignition switch failed.
Owner had recall work done on ignition switch and brakes on june 22,1998 (recall # 92v026000, 96v071000).6 days later, owner was driving vehicle and smelled smoke, soon after brake loss and ignition switch failure occurred; vehicle would not shut off.the parts that were worked on failed, but ford denies responsibility.
Interior vehicle fire caused by the electrical wiring catching fire.
Interior vehicle fire caused by the electrical wiring catching fire.
While vehicle was parked,vehicle caught fire under the hood.
The vehicle was parked while consumer was inside the house, when he come out the vehicle was on fire, according to cnsumer,the fire started in the engine under the hood, the engine melted.
Fuses melted inside fuse box.
While driving, noticed smoke coming from dash, stopped vehicle got out, flames started coming over steering column.
Ignition module failed.
Truck was parked and caught on fire , received a recall letter . Fire possibily started under dash according to report.
Defective oil dip stick.
1988 ford f-250's engine compartment caught on fire.while driving the consumer noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment.the consumer pulled the vehicle onto the shoulder.that's when the consumer noticed that the vehicle was on fire.the consumer attempted to put the fire out but was not successful.
Engine replaced.
While vehicle was parked,vehicle caught fire under the hood.
Engine sealed twice due to oil leaks.
Exhaust mainfold replaced due to odors emitting inside of vehicle.
Plastic headlight lense deteriorates to the degree of changing colors, changes from clear to opaque, resulting in decreased illumination of road surfaces during night driving.
Head lights and tail light keep going out while driving.tt
Headlight dimmer switch shorted, causing fire.
Fuel pump failed.
Manifold excessively noisy, leaks fumes into passenger area.
Consumer parked vehicle outside front of house; approximately two minutes laterwas informed of vehicle being on fire. Dealer/manufacturer. Notified and had nothing postive to say. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Fuel injector pump failed twice, causing loss of power/fuel leak.
When the dual frontal tank are full consumer notices fuel leakage coming from the front tank, causing a fire hazard. Consumer has yet to have parts replaced. Please provide any further details.
Due to a defective fuel check valve the rearfuel tank pumps gas in tothe front fuel tank whichcausesfuel spillage.recall on 1989 ford f250.
Whenthe rear tank is being used fuel will transfer from rearto front,causing fuel leakage to occur.please give further details.
Dual fuel tanks switching module failed, causing fuel to spew from rear tank---as per report on 1990 to 1993 models.
While driving,the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear,the consumer was able to pull over.the consumer noticed that the fuel tank exploded.no injuries.the consumer was able to transfer the fuel to the second tank and drove it to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the fuel tank needed replacement.please fill in additional information. The vehicles engine died as a result of the explosion.the consumer switched tanks and was able to drive to an independent garage.the garage removed the gas tank. Tank was three times the normal size.when tank exploded it bent the vross member in front of the tank causing the bed of the truck to now be bowed where the tank was.*tc
Gas tank failed.
Fuel tank is rusting from inside causing corrosion in the line.tt
Has tried to report to ford the problem with the fuel gauge ford offers no assistance.tt
Hood latch assembly failed when opened, hood flew without any reforcement and broke winshield.
Hood latch assembly failed when opened, hood flew without any reforcement and broke winshield.
Transmission should not have failed at such low mileage.
Transmission; purchase truck used having problem with the transmission consumer think truck been in an accident it been work on about three times making noise.
Transmission line failed.
Failure on the rear axle caused loss of brake ability.tt
Rear brakes failed four times due to axle seals leaking.
Clutch lever mount on the fire wall caused fire wall to crack and the movement of the fire wall will not allow the clutch to operate properly. Please describe.
Fire wall in the clutch linkage area broke, resulting in the clutch becoming very hard to disengage.
Seat belt failed.
Seat belt failed.
Drivers side seat belt buckle will not latch, dealer refuses to fix, not under warranty.tt
Bolts and nuts that attachseat to toframe of vehicle have started to pull throughfloorboard.consumer states the right front nut was detached from the floor which is a safety issue, also the left rear nut was partially broken loose.
Anti lock brake failure causing extensive damage to 40' coachman rv when accident occurred. Mjs
When applying the abs brakes on dry pavementpedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.please give any further details.
Whenbrakes were appliedpedal went to the floor, resulting in a collision.
Anti lock brake failure causing extensive damage to 40' coachman rv when accident occurred. Mjs
Abs, brakes system activates without warning, and when applying brake loss effectivess.tt
Abs anti-lock driving try to stop the abs anti-lock brake fail.tt
Vehicle veered to left upon applying brakes in emergency situation, causing accident/injuries.*aw
On the brake system failures ford issued a recall and installed insulators on the calipers to cure the problem and ever would pay for the replacement of parts and labor due tpo the initial problem .also ford recalled the vehicle on the paint and when after 2 years of trying to get ford to do something they said i had to many miles on the truck . This is no way to treat a customer
Front brakes overheat and cause complete loss of front brakes.
Front brakes failed five times. (first vehicle on 601427) *dsh
Front brakes overheat and cause complete loss of front brakes.
Brake caliper retaining pins fall out. *dsh
Brake caliper mount is spreading on both sides of the vehicle.there's is a banging and squealing noise, and is very hard to stop vehicle.consumer will call themanufacturer to get answers towhy it's happening.
Owner had recall work done on ignition switch and brakes on june 22,1998 (recall # 92v026000, 96v071000).6 days later, owner was driving vehicle and smelled smoke, soon after brake loss and ignition switch failure occurred; vehicle would not shut off.the parts that were worked on failed, but ford denies responsibility.
Master cylinder relaced due to brake failures.*skd
Brakes:coming down a mountain, hit brakes and there were no brakes. Front brake line had hole, causing fluid to disappear from master cylinder,leaving vehicle with no brakes at all.
Steering gear box replaced.
Problems with steering gear box. *dh
Clutch went through fire wall, due to lack of reinforcement in the fire wall.
Firewall cracked around master cylinder/clutch area.
Firewall on vehicle has collapsed.tt
On the brake system failures ford issued a recall and installed insulators on the calipers to cure the problem and ever would pay for the replacement of parts and labor due tpo the initial problem .also ford recalled the vehicle on the paint and when after 2 years of trying to get ford to do something they said i had to many miles on the truck . This is no way to treat a customer
The consumer found conflicting information concerning vehicle capacity.
Firewall sheet metal failure due to metal fatigue, clutch and brake are too much force for the design and gauge of the firewall.
Defective front end.*skd
Rear brake draggs, replace rear axle bearings and seals on three occasions, proble still exist.
While driving, consumer noticed the spare tire on fire, the tire was mounted underneath the bed against the tailpipe. (ohio traffic crash report)
Pe 00 040/tire tread separation/tire failure: left front tire was flat while traveling at 45 mph, on a 1988, ford, f250 with after market equipment, tire size lt235/85r16, dot# unvailable. Noticed multiple hair line cracks where tread mettire. Firestone notified.please feel free to provide rovide any further details on this matter.
Tread seperated from the tire - no blow out. (dot number: *t*16x6ktiresize: 85r16m/s)
Throttle linkage sticks, causing sudden acceleration.
Right rear set of dual wheels came off. (new jersey police report)
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