MYRModel Year Report

1988 Ford LTD

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1988 Ford LTD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:12.081Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 6 complaints 1988 6 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints
1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 6 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000
1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1984 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 6 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 3 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaint 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000

1988: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19835
198414
198517
19869
19871
19886
19898
19902
19913
19922
19931
19952
19961
20002

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

4 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle caught on fire, caused by the ignition switch. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-29

Car caught on fire in steering column while parked. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-20

Vehicle speed control

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing column shift.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 Ford LTD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Ford LTD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Ford LTD?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Ford LTD have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.