1988 Ford Explorer Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Ford Explorer.

19871989
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1988 Ford Explorer Problems

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

#12 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

#21 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

#31 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Ford Explorer.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2———
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH1———
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1———
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1———
SUSPENSION:FRONT1———
TIRES1———

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