1988 Ford E-350 Econoline Service and Repair Manual
Covers the 1988 Ford E-350 Econoline passenger van and cargo van in four trims, with four engines from 4.9 to 7.5 litres: naturally aspirated inline-six and naturally aspirated V8. Factory procedures, specifications and torque values for this model year.
Only 15 owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 1988 E-350 Econoline.
Engines covered
- 5.8L V8 (351 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 7.3L V8 (445 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, diesel
- 7.5L V8 (460 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
- 4.9L inline-six (300 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 2-door extended passenger van
- 2-door standard passenger van
- Chassis
- 2-door standard cargo van
- 2-door cutaway van
- 2-door extended cargo van
Trims covered
- Custom
- Custom Stripped
- XL
- XL Stripped
NYLON TIES THAT SUPPORT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE CHASSIS COULD WEAR AND BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THUS, WIRING HARNESS COULD FALL ON ENGINE COMPONENTS AND SHORT CIRCUIT.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 FORD E350. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHIMMIED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE USUALLY OCCURS WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON
I HAVE JUST PURCHASED A 1988 ESCAPER 26FT C CLASS MOTORHOME ON A FORD E350 CHASSIS. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY IN CALIFORNIA. I WAS RETURNING WITH
Showing the 2 most serious of 15 complaints filed with NHTSA.
