- The problem
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- The risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Vehicle safety record
1988 Ford Exp Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1988 Ford Exp have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1996 for the ignition.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Exp year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1988 Ford Exp recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1988 Ford Exp yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford Exp: every year compared
All Exp years1988 Ford Exp vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Ford Exp | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 1988 Ford Aerostar | 178 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1988 Ford Bronco | 53 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Ford Bronco II | 45 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1988 Ford B Series | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1988 Ford Exp
Does the 1988 Ford Exp have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1988 Ford Exp: ignition (April 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1988 Ford Exp had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1988 Ford Exp a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford Exp year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1988 Ford Exp has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data