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1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Ford LTD Crown Victoria is a line of full-size cars that was manufactured and marketed by Ford from the 1980 to 1991 model years. Deriving its name from the Ford Fairlane coupe of 1955-1956, the LTD Crown Victoria served as the flagship of the Ford LTD model range in North America.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 16 | 13 | 684 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
8 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 6 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 LTD Crown Victoria?
EPA figures for the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria?
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria, most often about: Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control, Power Train. 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.