Model year guide

1988 Ford bronco ii

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Ford bronco ii is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Ford bronco ii at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined17–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Ford bronco ii recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 Ford bronco ii.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1988 Ford bronco ii MPG & running costs

Combined17–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,788
EPA size classSpecial Purpose Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,938 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Ford bronco ii costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,940
Fuel only$18,940
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Ford bronco ii trims & engines on record

Trims
XL
Engines
2.9L 6-cyl 140 hp

1988 Ford bronco ii vehicles on record

Other Ford bronco ii model years

1988 Ford bronco ii — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Ford bronco ii have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1988 Ford bronco ii. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 1988 Ford bronco ii get?

The 1988 Ford bronco ii has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.