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1988 Ford Super Duty

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

Fuel, a year

Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1990166 · manufacturer campaign 90E87

25 October 1990

Transport Canada lists: F 250 1988–1989 · F 350 1988–1989 · Super Duty 1988–1989

What is wrong

THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS. VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANK VAPOUR HOSE THAT IS TOO LONG AND MAY BE KINKED NEAR THE CONNECTION TO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER.

What the dealer will do

HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND LENGTH REDUCED IF NECESSARY.

5,688 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 1989010 · manufacturer campaign 89S60

19 January 1989

Transport Canada lists: Super Duty 1988–1989

What is wrong

WITH VEHICLE USAGE, THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE FRONT AXLE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE FRONT CROSS-MEMBER MAY LOOSEN. THIS MAY CAUSE FRONT END SHIMMY. WITH CONTINUED USE, THE SHIMMY MAY BECOME SEVERE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE STEERING LINKAGE OR STEERING GEAR. A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY BE PRESENT.

What the dealer will do

IMPROVED TRACK BAR TO CROSS-MEMBER BRACKETS AND INCREASED DIAMETER BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. ADDITIONALLY, VEHICLES WITH FRONT END SHIMMY WILL HAVE CERTAIN STEERING COMPONENTS REPLACED AND WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

1,570 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1988 Ford Super Duty have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 1988 Ford Super Duty. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.