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1988 Ford Hy-Rail F150Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1988 Ford Hy-Rail F150, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage105kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 2, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Ford Hy-Rail F150 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1988 Ford Hy-Rail F150 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 93V-066 · Apr 27, 1993 · 2,419 vehicles

Risk. THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford Hy-Rail.

Best & worst years

1988 vs. every other F150 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F150 median. How we score

'87'88'89'90
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What F150 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V017000 CONCERNING CRUISE CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT SUDDENLY EXPLODED. THE FIRE WENT 4 FEET INTO THE AIR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE VEHICLE FIRE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK *TC
Complaint 10110905 · Mar 2, 2005 · 105,000 miles

Own a 1988 F150?

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