MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford Ford Truck

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1987 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:23.349Z

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 2 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 Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
1987: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

FIRE
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TRANSMISSION CAUGHT FIRE. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960404

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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PSD DRIVERS ARE GOING BY MY HOUSE ALL THE TIME WHEN THEY DO THEY LAY ON THE AIR HORNS I WORK AT NIGHT AND THEY WAIT TILL I'M READY TO GO TO SLEEP AND THEY BLOW THERE AIR HORNS I DON'T MIND THEM BLOWING THERE CITY HORNS BUT THEY BLOW THERE AIR HORNS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20031121

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 19870507 — EA (closed 19870924)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19881201 — PE (closed 19890405)

THROTTLE PLATE JAMS OPEN

I 19900305 — PE (closed 19900505)

INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM'S

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford Ford Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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