The service and repair manual for the 1988 Ford Bronco — 5.8L V8 and 5.0L V8 and 4.9L I6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.8L V8 — 351 cu in, OHV 5.0L V8 — OHV 4.9L I6 — 300 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door · XLT Sport Utility 2-Door · Custom Sport Utility 2-Door |
| Other 1988 Bronco variants | Bronco II → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 68 complaints · 21 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Bronco manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- Engine Performance 734
- Accessories & Equipment 106
- General Information 1,456
- Body & Frame 17
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 196
- Brakes 150
- Maintenance 128
- Drivelines & Axles 132
- Steering 122
- Electrical 178
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 117
- Transmission 101
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Bronco
- Electrical System — ignition · 96V071000The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
Owners have filed 68 complaints and Ford has issued 21 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Bronco. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Bronco manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Bronco?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 5.8L V8 and 5.0L V8 and 4.9L I6 across the Eddie Bauer Sport Utility 2-Door, XLT Sport Utility 2-Door, Custom Sport Utility 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 1988 Bronco problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Bronco, covering electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 1988 Bronco wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 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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