MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford F150

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1987 Ford F150
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:54.163Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 5 complaints 1982 1983: 10 complaints 1984: 13 complaints 1984 1985: 28 complaints 1986: 61 complaints 1986 1987: 89 complaints 1987 1988: 139 complaints 1988 1989: 210 complaints 1990: 254 complaints 1990
1987: 89 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19812
19825
198310
198413
198528
198661
198789
1988139
1989210
1990254

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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WARM UP 5 MINUTES, THEN NOTICE SMOKE AROUND THE VEHICLE, THEN NOTICE FLAMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLE DUE TO IGNITION SHORT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960212

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19960209

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, A FIRE STARTED NEAR THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE FIRE MARSHALL COULD NOT DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20041222

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960306

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19870515 — suspension

FRONT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED ADEQUATELY AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY BEARING OR RACE SHOWING SIGNS OF GALLING OR HEAT SPOTS.

Campaign 87V077000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19871005 — wheels

WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES.

Remedy: REPAIR TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS.

Campaign 87V140000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19871012 — fuel system, gasoline

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

Remedy: INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.

Campaign 87V139000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19881207 — PE (closed 19890601)

FIRES

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Ford F150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V077000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V140000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V139000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford F150 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 F150?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition:switch, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford F150 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.