1987 Ford F Series (light)

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1987 Ford F Series (light)
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:56.080Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1987: 0 complaints 1987 0 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 0 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 13 complaints 2002
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 0 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 13 complaints 2002

1987: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19861
19870
19886
19896
19908
19919
19929
199312
199416
19951
19962
199715
19981
19996
20003
200110
200213

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-05-19Vehicle speed control87V059000 Diesel engine goveernor lever assemblies may have been improperly assembled so that one or more of three retaining prongs may not be engaged in the governor lever pivot shafts.

    Remedy: Replace governor lever assemblies.

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Ford F Series (light) — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V059000 · Vehicle speed control

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford F Series (light) reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1987 Ford F Series (light) have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.