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1988 Ford F-250 Review
Eric says:
vs1988 GMC Sierra 1500
1988 Ford F-250 winning categories:
  • Power
  • Handling
  • Looks/Style
  • Front Seats
  • Back Seats
  • Cargo Capacity
  • Family Car
  • Value
  • Would Buy
Front Seats Ranked 1988 GMC Sierra 1500 worse.
"buckets vs bench, but also difference between extend and regular cab"
Value Ranked 1988 GMC Sierra 1500 worse.
"I see them on the road driving still, more than i do the old GM junk"
1988 Ford F-250Review
Mike writes:
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I Love Her — good truck for hauling, towing, plowing. good off road and has some power but not much for an old truck but truck is built to last. to me a lot of fun to drive cuz its big. the truck is a ford built tough end of story

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

Pros: its my truck

Cons: nothing

5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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1988 Ford F-250Review
Joey writes:
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Bigger The Better. — this is a old black f250 extended cab, with four wheel drive, a stock 351w with a manuel five speed tranz, chain drive transfer case. one ton axles. its a good truck i love it cus i can play and haul at the same time. nothing bad about it except the gas millage, but the play time in it over powers that problem.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: big and fun

Cons: fuel

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1988 Ford F-250Review
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Love It — I bought the truck two and a half years ago. I had to drive all the way up to Rutland to go get it but it has been well worth the long drive. The guy originally wanted $2000 and I talked him down to $1600! It has a big block 460 with fuel injection and it just turned 80,000 original!!! I love the truck!

Pros: Big, lots of power

Cons: gas mieage

8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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1988 Ford F-250Review
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Reliable, Tough And Good Looking But A Bit Under Powered — I love my 88 F250. The body style is my favorite of all the F-series and it has been pretty tough so far. The 302 V8 is a bit underpowered.

Pros: Great Looking, simple mechanics, cheap parts

Cons: Underpowered

5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Extended Cab 4WD LB HD Review
Jawn says:
Owned by family member. Good truck. Keeps running with only minor repairs. Used to haul garbage to the dump. I personally dont care for its handling capabilities though Im sure much of that simply stems from the vehicles age.
vs1995 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB
1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Extended Cab 4WD LB HD winning categories:
  • Power
  • Handling
  • Looks/Style
  • Front Seats
  • Back Seats
  • Cargo Capacity
  • Family Car
  • Value
  • Would Buy
Power Ranked 1995 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB worse.
"A bigger more powerful engine."
Back Seats Ranked 1995 Toyota Tacoma 2 Dr STD Standard Cab SB worse.
"The Toyota Tacoma I used did not have back seats, there were only two bucket seats in the cab."
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1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Extended Cab 4WD LB HD Review
GuruCMQ17 says:
it drive perfect very confy on highway for long trip
vs1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Extended Cab 4WD LB HD
1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Extended Cab 4WD LB HD winning categories:
  • Power
  • Handling
  • Looks/Style
  • Front Seats
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  • Cargo Capacity
  • Family Car
  • Value
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1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Standard Cab 4WD LB Review
GuruCMQ17 says:
i love the truck but it was always probleme with the wire and fuel pomp , the 460 is strong .. tranny very good but the rest was junk it cost over 30 k in receipt but the truck still give trouble the truck is a cancer but we dont want sell it or dump it it cost to much money lol
vs1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Extended Cab 4WD LB HD
1988 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat Standard Cab 4WD LB winning categories:
  • Power
  • Handling
  • Looks/Style
  • Front Seats
  • Back Seats
  • Cargo Capacity
  • Family Car
  • Value
  • Would Buy
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Reviews From Other Years

1999 Ford F-250 Reviews

Built Ford Tough By Justin

Performance aspect of this truck is great all around, the 5.4 L V8 has enought horse power and torque to pull just about anything, acceleration is quick and smooth, handles surprisingly well for a lar... Read More

Truck By Matthew

Nice truck, 21 MPG and 280 HP engine. Love the look and the fact it has backseats although a little small. Short bed is short but plenty of room for me. Good towing power and a blast to drive. Rice ... Read More

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1998 Ford F-250 Reviews

Great Truck To Own By Garrett

5.4 V8 So its got power to go, Towing capable to take a camper and bikes anywhere. Positracktion is a plus both tires spin instead of just one. Not the greatest on gas but not the worst on gas. Add... Read More

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1997 Ford F-250 Reviews

Review By GuruG6D31

Like it if it has the 5.8 engine or the 6 cylinder Read More

Nice Ride By scranch

its got a great diesel eng and 4x4 works awesome, auto tranny is great all around perfect truck. I have towed lots of thing with my f-250 ford and never had any troubles out of it, the 7.3 powerstroke... Read More

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1996 Ford F-250 Reviews

Review By Garybark

Great truck, well taken care of just found something smaller Read More

Does Everything It Was Designed To By seamac

Top of the line work truck from the 90s. 7.3 was the best deisel ever built bullet proof and pulls like a train. Simple truck that's easy to drive with good visibility. Got a ton of character and simp... Read More

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1995 Ford F-250 Reviews

Awesome 7.3l Powerstroke By nra1ifer

Overall, I really like this truck. I LOVE the smell of diesel! Works great for what I bought it for (to pull a travel trailer), and I do the maintenence myself, which helps on the cost. Could have use... Read More

Good Work Truck By Kevinsawesome

Well, its been good so far, had a few issues with it but the cost to repair was pretty affordable so far. once i resolve all the issues with it i am sure it will be a great truck again! Read More

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