Vehicle recall 88V015000 · February 9, 1988
1987-1988 Ford F-350
Steering/suspension systems may not adequately control steering type wobble allowing the front end to shimmy.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Steering/suspension systems may not adequately control steering type wobble allowing the front end to shimmy.
- Consequence
- Severe shimmy could damage vehicle frame or steeringgear creating potential for loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Modify and/or replace front suspension and steering components, tires, and frames.
- Notes
- System: steering/suspension.vehicle description: trucks and chassis cabs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V015000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 9, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- February 4, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-350 (1987-1988): 1988, 1987
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