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 52 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford F250 Pickup 2WD, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Ford · 1988

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.

Campaign 88V146000

SLIDING REAR WINDOW MAY CONTAIN GLAZING PANELS WHICH DO NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 205.

Campaign 92V026000

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.

Campaign 96V071000

THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

52 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 10 Electrical System 10 Fuel System, Gasoline 5

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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.