MYRModel Year Report

1988 Ford Motor Home

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1988 Ford Motor Home
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:54:22.304Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

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

1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1991: 1 complaint 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003
1988: 2 complaints 1988 2 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 26 complaints 1999 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 8 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 6 complaints 2003

1988: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19882
19911
19931
19949
19957
199611
199713
19987
199926
200026
20018
200210
20036

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 2 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

Show complaint excerpts

While driving the motorhome, the tread separated from one of the dual rear tires. A few months later, the tread separated from another rear tire, tires made by firestone.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-12-19

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

Without prior warning when vehicle is at a standstill or is just being started, within a 500FEET/50 mile radius engine cuts off and cannot be restarted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-28

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 Motor Home — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 Ford Motor Home 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 Motor Home?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Ford Motor Home 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.