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1988 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
4.9L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 14 16 14 635
4.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 14 18 15 592
4.9L 6-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 14 17 15 592
5.0L 8-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 12 16 13 684
5.8L 8-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 10 13 11 808

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

15 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 7 Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Tires 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?

EPA figures for the 1988 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1988 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1988 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford E150 Econoline 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Tires. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.