1988 Ford School BusProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1988 Ford School Bus, most often about the seat belts. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 1, 2000. Updated daily.
Where the 1988 Ford School Bus has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1988 Ford School Bus recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1988 vs. every other School Bus 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 School Bus median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1988 Ford School Bus, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
- ENGINE FIRESNo recall
What School Bus owners report
Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
BOTH THE DRIVERS & THE PASSENGERS FRONT SEAT BELTS, LITERALLY FELL APART WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF BUCKLING THEM. DEALER SAID THEY DONT COVER THIS, AND I FEEL THIS IS A REAL SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE THE BELT IS NOW TIED (WITH A KNOT) TO THE REMAINING METAL PIECE THAT BUCKLES TO THE BELT ON THE SEAT. ALSO…
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