1988 Ford Ranger electrical system problems
The 1988 Ford Ranger has 38 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 32% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
38
Electrical System complaints
32%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“OWNER STATES WHILE DRIVING WITNESSES TOLD HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, OWNER THEN PULLED OVER TO FIND REAR OF VEHICLE ON FIRE. HE NOTES THAT HE AND HIS DOG HAD TO CLIMB OUT OF DRIVER'S SIDE TO ESCAPE, ENGINE THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1988 Ford Ranger have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 1988 Ford Ranger electrical system — 32% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.