1987 Ford F-150
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1987: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 306 |
| 1992 | 479 |
| 1993 | 588 |
| 1994 | 700 |
| 1995 | 626 |
| 1996 | 324 |
| 1997 | 2,758 |
| 1998 | 1,381 |
| 1999 | 1,044 |
| 2000 | 1,076 |
| 2001 | 1,236 |
| 2002 | 821 |
| 2003 | 423 |
| 2004 | 2,029 |
| 2005 | 1,112 |
| 2006 | 585 |
| 2007 | 488 |
| 2008 | 369 |
| 2009 | 324 |
| 2010 | 843 |
| 2011 | 2,189 |
| 2012 | 1,781 |
| 2013 | 2,993 |
| 2014 | 1,536 |
| 2015 | 1,726 |
| 2016 | 2,079 |
| 2017 | 1,452 |
| 2018 | 2,318 |
| 2019 | 1,337 |
| 2020 | 738 |
| 2021 | 1,030 |
| 2022 | 599 |
| 2023 | 416 |
| 2024 | 194 |
| 2025 | 106 |
| 2026 | 11 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 2 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Problem with the duel fuel tanks, after filling the rear fuel tank I started smelling gas fumes while driving on city streets. I pulled over to check and gas was leaking from beneath the truck .
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-26
Driving home, engine started sputtering, strong smell of gasoline. Gas spilling from front gas cap. I have had this in for repairs and no one seems to know what is wrong with the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1987 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1987 Ford F-150 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1987 Ford F-150?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1987 Ford F-150 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.