Does the 1988 Explorer Van have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1988 Explorer Van recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Explorer dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Explorer Van?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1988 Explorer Van recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1988 Explorer Van. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Explorer been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Explorer dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1988 Explorer Van recalls, newest first

May 2, 1991NHTSA 91V07200022,037 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary: The rear seat safety belt anchorage failed to sustain the loads required by FMVSS 210. Safety belts are anchored to a bar attached to the floor of the vehicle.
Consequence: Occupants of seats with unsafe belts have increased riskof injury in the event of a sudden stop or vehicle accident.
Remedy: Replace the floor mounted safety belt anchorage with a frame mounted assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1988 Explorer Van were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Explorer Van years

Questions

Does the 1988 Explorer Van have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1988 Explorer Van recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Explorer dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1988 Explorer Van?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.