Ford Falcon 1988 Problems

Are you having problems with your 1988 Ford Falcon? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 1988 Ford Falcon issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 1988 Ford Falcon in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Ute you can use

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 17 Feb 2006

ALL are suitable for work, but it could come down to the type of work you do. None will work as hard as a Japanese one-tonner. If you don't need to carry heavy loads, the Falcon may well do the job. The XH will carry more than the XD and XF in its one-tonne guise, so that may be worth a look. XD and XF Falcons are getting long in the tooth and will be well past their use-by date. In utes you need to look for damage to the body. The condition of the inner tray is a giveaway to its previous life. Also, check early Falcon utes for rust.

Extract the digits

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 25 Nov 2005

IT'S not common. You should take it to an instrument repairer. Generally, it won't be a problem with annual checks, provided the speedo is working so you know how fast you're going.

Cool change?

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 07 Jan 2005

THE XF Falcon ute has an alloy-headed engine, so it should run a coolant rather than water. But I'd be reluctant to recommend you change now. After 380,000km, it seems to be going OK. I wouldn't change anything.

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