1988 Ford E-350 problems
The Ford E-Series (also known as the Ford Econoline, Ford Econovan or Ford Club Wagon) is a range of full-size vans manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced for 1961 as the replacement of the Ford F-Series panel van, four generations of the model line have been produced. Marketed for both cargo and passenger transport configurations, the E-Series has been designed with multiple design variations for both retail and commercial sale, including vans, and commercial-grade cutaway van chassis and stripped chassis (a chassis without bodywork).
With over 8.2 million units sold since 1961, the Ford E-Series is the third-best selling van line in history (outranked only by the Ford Transit and Volkswagen Transporter). Ford retired the E-Series passenger and cargo vans after 2014, replacing them with the Ford Transit. As of current production, the E-Series remains offered exclusively in cutaway and stripped-chassis configurations. In 2021, the model line entered its 60th year of production (becoming the second current Ford line to do so).
The E-Series (cutaway/stripped chassis) is assembled by Ford at its Ohio Assembly facility (Avon Lake, Ohio), which has produced the model line since 1975. Prior to its closure, Lorain Assembly (Lorain, Ohio) assembled the model line from 1961 to 2005.
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Common 1988 Ford E-350 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Ford E-350 1988, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
These problems highlight the importance of regular maintenance and prompt attention to issues to ensure the optimal performance of the Ford E-350 1988.
How many miles per gallon does a 1988 Ford E350 get?
Based on data from 5 vehicles, 103 fuel-ups and 14,117 miles of driving, the 1988 Ford E-350 Econoline gets a combined Avg MPG of 6.60 with a 0.39 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 13 outliers (11.21%) removed.
What is the towing capacity of a 1988 Ford E350?
For the big Class IV trailers, go with the high-cube 7.5L EFI engine (in E-350), the biggest and most powerful V-8 available in a full-size cargo van. It allows for a GCWR of 18,500 pounds and a gross trailer weight of 10,000 pounds.
What engine is in a Ford E-350?
Powertrain
| Engine | Configuration | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Triton V8 | 5.4 L (330 cu in) SOHC 2V V8 | E-150, E-250, E-350 E-450 (2008–2016) |
| Ford Triton V10 | 6.8 L (413 cu in) SOHC 2V V10 | E-350, E-450, E-550 |
| Ford Boss V8 | 6.2 L (379 cu in) SOHC 2V V8 | E-350, E-450 |
| Ford Godzilla V8 | 7.3 L (445 cu in) OHV 2V V8 | E-350, E-450 |
What size engine is in the 1989 Ford E350?
1989 Ford E350 VAN (7.3L 8 -cyl Engine Code [M] M Diesel) Motor Oil, Filters and Lubricants - AMSOIL.
What is the gas mileage on a 1988 Ford e350?
Based on data from 5 vehicles, 103 fuel-ups and 14,117 miles of driving, the 1988 Ford E-350 Econoline gets a combined Avg MPG of 6.60 with a 0.39 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 13 outliers (11.21%) removed.
What is the towing capacity of a 1988 Ford e350?
For the big Class IV trailers, go with the high-cube 7.5L EFI engine (in E-350), the biggest and most powerful V-8 available in a full-size cargo van. It allows for a GCWR of 18,500 pounds and a gross trailer weight of 10,000 pounds.
What engine is in a Ford E-350?
Powertrain
| Engine | Configuration | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Triton V8 | 5.4 L (330 cu in) SOHC 2V V8 | E-150, E-250, E-350 E-450 (2008–2016) |
| Ford Triton V10 | 6.8 L (413 cu in) SOHC 2V V10 | E-350, E-450, E-550 |
| Ford Boss V8 | 6.2 L (379 cu in) SOHC 2V V8 | E-350, E-450 |
| Ford Godzilla V8 | 7.3 L (445 cu in) OHV 2V V8 | E-350, E-450 |
Is Ford e350 gas or diesel?
*Vehicle will be equipped with the standard factory gasoline fuel system.
1988 Ford E-350 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford E-350 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1988 Ford E-350 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
1988 Ford E-350 complaints
The NHTSA has received 1 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1988 Ford E-350.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-14
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FDKE30G2JH
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: I PURCHASED THIS 28' SHASTA CLASS C MOTORHOME FROM A PRIVATE PARTY. ALL RECEIPTS FROM WORK HISTORY WERE INCLUDED. UPON THE FIRST TIME OUT, TOWING MY 1200 LB BOAT TO LAKE MEAD ( NO SIGNIFICANT HILLS AS I LIVE IN LAS VEGAS ), THE MOTORHOME RAN BEAUTIFUL, EVEN UP TO THE POINT OF PARKING. I CAME OUT TWO DAYS LATER TO START IT WHEN I NOTICED THE BATTERY AS DRAINED. UPON LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD, I NOTICED IT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURNING 2 INJECTORS AND OTHER WIRING LOCATED IN THE SAME VICINITY. I REPLACED INJECTORS, RELAYS, FUEL PUMP, ALL HOSES, COIL, ETC... THE BEST GUESS IS THE DIVERTER FROM THERMACTOR MAY HAVE CAUSED, BUT REGARDLESS THIS WAS A FACTORY ISSUE. IT STILL DOESN'T RUN, GOING TO REPLACE ECM, INERTIA SW, ETC UNTIL IT DOES. JUST GRATEFUL IT DIDN'T BURN UP EVERYTHING. *TR
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