The service and repair manual for the 1988 Dodge Ram 50 — 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 6 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 | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Custom Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 10 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Ram 50 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 56
- General Information 1,391
- Accessories & Equipment 17
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 76
- Brakes 82
- Maintenance 92
- Drivelines & Axles 52
- Steering 64
- Electrical 99
- Suspension 39
- Engine Mechanical 133
- Transmission 74
- Engine Performance 351
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Ram 50
- Seat Belts — front › buckle assembly · 95V103003The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 10 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Ram 50. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Ram 50 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Ram 50?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1988 Ram 50 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Ram 50, covering seat belts. 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 Ram 50 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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