MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford F250

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1987 Ford F250
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:01:32.071Z

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 F250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 21 complaints 1985 1986: 38 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1987 1988: 62 complaints 1989: 103 complaints 1989 1990: 108 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1987: 38 complaints
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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%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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DRIVER EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FIRE WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING CAUSED BY THE IGNITION SWITCH SHORTING, FIRE BURNT THE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960418

SERVICE BRAKES 26%

26% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 18%

18% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and fan.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutch assembly and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 11%

11% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing delivery and fuel injection system.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

I 19910620 — PE (closed 19911025)

SPARE TIRE FIRES

I 19930604 — EA (closed 19940729)

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

I 19940819 — PE (closed 19941228)

FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILS

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Ford F250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V140000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 87V139000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.