MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford F250

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1987 Ford F250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:13.331Z

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
38
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1987

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1987 38 1988: 62 complaints 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1987 38 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1986 1987: 38 complaints 1987 38 1988: 62 complaints 1988 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008

1987: 38 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19831
198410
198521
198638
198738
198862
1989103
1990108
20050
20060
20070
20080

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

29% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Driver experienced an electrical system fire while vehicle was running caused by the ignition switch shorting, fire burnt the dashboard and steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-18

Service brakes

26% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and fan.

FIRE

Power train

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing clutch assembly and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

Fuel system, gasoline

11% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-10-05Wheels87V140000 Wheel lug nut cone angles do not match lug nut seating angles.

    Remedy: Repair to prevent loosening of lug nuts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    1987-10-12Fuel system, gasoline87V139000 Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

    Remedy: Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1988-12-07Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-06-01 Fires
  4. I
    1989-01-26Defect petitionClosed 1989-08-01 F-series fuel tank fires
  5. I
    1991-06-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 1991-10-25 Spare tire fires
  6. I
    1993-06-04Engineering analysisClosed 1994-07-29 Alternator belt failure
  7. I
    1994-08-19Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-28 Fuel injector pump fails

Buy-smart checklist

1987 Ford F250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 87V140000 · Wheels
  • Recall 87V139000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford F250 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 F250?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1987 Ford F250 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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