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1988 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 16 | 15 | 592 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 | 635 |
| 4.9L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 | 592 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 15 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 | 635 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 3-spd | Regular | 11 | 13 | 12 | 741 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SLIDING REAR WINDOW MAY CONTAIN GLAZING PANELS WHICH DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 205.
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
85 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 16 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD?
EPA figures for the 1988 Ford F250 Pickup 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 F250 Pickup 2WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 1988 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD?
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Fuel System, Gasoline. 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.