MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford F350

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1987 Ford F350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:19:11.072Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 2 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 1 complaints 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 14 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 29 complaints 1988 1989: 40 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 0 complaints 2008
1987: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19812
19820
19831
19842
19854
198614
19878
198829
198940
199039
20050
20060
20070
20080

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 8 total reports mention: tires.

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TRUCK LOST TWO RIGHT REAR TIRES, THE TIRES COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971106

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

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RECALL CAMPAIGN; MY TRUCK WAS PART OF THE RECALL, WHICH HAD BEEN COMPLETED. UNFORTUNATES NEITHER DEALER OR MY RECORDS SUPPORT THAT MY TRUCK WAS SERVED. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN THE CONSUMERS STEERING FAILED IN HER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050121

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

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THE TRANSFER CASE GETS STUCK IN THE WRONG GEAR. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED 3 TIMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19971027

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 19880204 — suspension

STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL STEERING TYPE WOBBLE ALLOWING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY.

Remedy: MODIFY AND/OR REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS, TIRES, AND FRAMES.

Campaign 88V015000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19881207 — PE (closed 19890601)

FIRES

I 19881213 — PE (closed 19890712)

ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES

I 19890126 — DP (closed 19890801)

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

I 19890607 — PE (closed 19891017)

GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS

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 F350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V139000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V015000 (suspension) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford F350 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 F350?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford F350 have?

2 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.