1988 Ford F-150 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$10,201 to $15,580

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Fuel-injection mania swept the F-Series in 1988; as of this year, carburetors were discontinued for this line entirely. The 1988 Ford F-150 came off the line with fuel-injected 5.0 liter Windsor V-8 engines, 4.9 liter straight-six with fuel injection, and the whopping International Harvester 7.3 liter diesel V8.

The 88 Ford F150 was the first to ship with a five-speed manual transmission, which improved the pickup's off-road versatility. Automatic transmission also came as a standard choice.

Trim lines for the 1988 Ford F150 were the XL, XLT, and XLT Lariat. Extended-cab supercab and 2-door cab setups, as well as short-bed and long-bed models, added to the variety offered to buyers of the 88 Ford F-150. The solid durability and reliability of this workhouse truck made it a great choice for farm and ranch; its rugged 4-wheel drive lent it popularity with off-roaders. Tuners especially love the solidity of this classic muscle truck.

You'll have to trade off fuel efficiency for size and power with the 1988 F-150, though; best-case scenario for mileage would be 18 highway, 14 city.

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User reviews for 1988 Ford F-150

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by Harley E
Nov 11, 2013
I got this pickup from my grandpa for my first pickup. It runs good when it is cool. When you turn it off after it gets hot it wont start again. I am not sure why but it is annoying. The tranny is starting to go out as well.Nov 11, 2013
by Anonymous
May 20, 2013
great power off the block but acceleration starts to slow heavily around 80km/hr. Swiss cheese frame makes me a little nervous. i did put a chip into the truck to improve power and fuel economy and i cant complain with how it is now. all around a 4.5 out of 5May 20, 2013
by Connor M
Apr 16, 2012
love this truck will definatley be keeping this one has great performance quick accerlation and great stopping power no squeals even from the power steering pump this truck is awesome to drive even puting in through the worst mud it has the balls to make it throughApr 16, 2012

1988 Ford F-150 Pricing

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AM/FM radio

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Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Seats

Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Seats

Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM/FM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: vinyl

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: bench · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Audio System

AM radio

Drivetrain

4WD Type: part time

Seats

Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

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