The service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge B150 — 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door · Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 B150 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 56
- Engine Performance 607
- Accessories & Equipment 135
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 20
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 111
- Brakes 73
- Maintenance 94
- Drivelines & Axles 70
- Steering 109
- Electrical 167
- Suspension 29
- Engine Mechanical 116
- Transmission 163
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 B150
- Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 87V194000This condition could allow the vehicle to roll with thegear shift lever in park position.
- Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v battery · 88V073000Such interference may dislodge cap and allow hydrogengas to escape and cause a fire hazard.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 B150. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 B150 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 B150?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 across the Base Standard Cargo Van 3-Door, Base Standard Passenger Van 3-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1988 B150 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 B150, covering power train, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1988 B150 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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