1988 Ford F-350
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 4 safety recalls for the 1988 Ford F-350. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Ford dealer to schedule free repairs.
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NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 7.3 LITRE DIESEL AND 7.5 LITRE EFI ENGINES OVER 8500 LB. GVWR AND 4X4 MODELS WITH 5.8 LITRE EFI ENGINES. WHEN VEHICLES ARE OPERATED AT OR NEAR GVWR OR GCWR (GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING WHEN TRAILER TOWING), BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS MAY DIMINISH DUE TO OVERHEATING OF THE FRONT BRAKES. THIS MAY RESULT IN LONGER THAN NORMAL STOPPING DISTANCES AND A LOW BRAKE PEDAL AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITRE ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION INSTALLED ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
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THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANK VAPOUR HOSE THAT IS TOO LONG AND MAY BE KINKED NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER. CORRECTION: HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND LENGTH REDUCED IF NECESSARY.
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NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.5 LITRE ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. INCORRECT EGR VALVE. CORRECTION: EGR VALVE WILL BE REPLACED.
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THE STEERING SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY NOT ADEQUATELY DAMP STEERING TYPE WOBBLE (FRONT END SHIMMY) WHICH IS INDUCED BY WHEEL/TIRE ROTATIONAL FORCES AND/OR ROAD CONDITIONS. SEVERE SHIMMY MAY DAMAGE THE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERING GEAR AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, MODIFY AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, TIRES AND FRAMES. NOTE: THESE VEHICLES INCLUDE REGULAR, SUPER AND CREW CAB MODELS PRODUCED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.
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