MYRModel Year Report

1987 Ford LTD

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1987 Ford LTD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:54:46.817Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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 LTD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 5 complaints 1983 1984: 14 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 2 complaints 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 2 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1996 2000: 2 complaints 2000
1987: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19835
198414
198517
19869
19871
19886
19898
19902
19913
19922
19931
19952
19961
20002

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SUDDENLY SMOKE CAME FROM THE DASH, DRIVER AND FRIEND BOTH EXITED VEHICLE, THEN VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960429

DRIVING THE VEHICLE, SUDDENLY SMOKE CAME FROM THE DASH, DRIVER AND FRIEND BOTH EXITED VEHICLE, THEN VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960429

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Ford LTD — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 1987 Ford LTD 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 LTD?

The most-reported component is electrical system:ignition:switch, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 Ford LTD 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.