Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V114000 Reported July 19, 1988

Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood

Ford Motor Company · Electrical System · 26,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
88V114000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
26,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 19, 1988

Defect Summary

Nylon shielded wiring harness, located in the engine compartment, is susceptible to heat damage and melting of the nylon material in 100 degree plus weather.

Safety Consequence

Melted nylon shield could drip onto the exhaust manifoldand result in an underhood fire.

Corrective Action

Wrap wiring harness with heat resistant fiberglass tape.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 88V114000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 88V114000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V114000?

NHTSA recall 88V114000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 19, 1988. It addresses: Electrical system:wiring:harness:front:underhood. The recall affects approximately 26,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V114000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.