MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford F Series

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1987 Ford F Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:41.858Z

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

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 41 complaints 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 44 complaints 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 3 complaints 1987 3 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 16 complaints 1996 1997: 47 complaints 1997 1998: 20 complaints 1998 1999: 36 complaints 1999 2000: 41 complaints 2000 2001: 44 complaints 2001 2002: 34 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 4 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1987: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19830
19841
19850
19860
19873
19886
19892
19902
19916
19922
19935
19947
199516
199616
199747
199820
199936
200041
200144
200234
20031
20047
20059
20064
20074
20081

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing switch.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Ignition switch fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-05-27

Ford motor company recalled 7.5 million trucks with defective ignition switches made from 1988-1996. Their logic was that the defective ignition switches began being used in 5/87, thus not recalling 83-87 models.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-27

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Exterior lighting

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing hazard flashing warning lights.

Show complaint excerpts

To whom it may concern, have brought up some serious safety problems with my employer and they seem to think that it'll be "Ok"To leave these vehicles in service.bucket trucks in service in the bristol,Virginia area.*ak edwards telecommunications...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-25

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1989-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-11-17 Firewall fracture
  2. I
    1989-12-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1990-03-01 Fire in heater/ac plenum
  3. I
    1994-03-10Defect petitionClosed 1994-04-25 Defective wiring
  4. I
    1994-04-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-08-31 Under dash fires

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Ford F Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford F Series 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 Series?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Ford F Series 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.