1988 Ford E-350 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Ford E-350.

19861989
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1988 Ford E-350 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:72,000 mi
Fires:1
#21 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:72,000 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Ford E-350.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1—172,000 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1—172,000 mi

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