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1987 Ford F-350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1987 Ford F-350, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints81 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Ford F-350 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires30
Electrical system11
Exterior lighting10
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Ford F-350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Suspension

Recall 88V-015 · Feb 9, 1988 · 55,000 vehicles

Risk. SEVERE SHIMMY COULD DAMAGE VEHICLE FRAME OR STEERINGGEAR CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 87V-139 · Sep 4, 1987 · 3,600,000 vehicles

Risk. COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other F-350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-350 median. How we score

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7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Ford F-350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRESDP89005 · closed Aug 1, 1989
    No recall
  2. ALTERNATOR BELT FAILUREEA93014 · closed Jul 29, 1994
    No recall
  3. FIRESPE89020 · closed Jun 1, 1989
    No recall
  4. ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89022 · closed Jul 12, 1989
    No recall
  5. GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKSPE89128 · closed Oct 17, 1989
    No recall
  6. SPARE TIRE FIRESPE91090 · closed Oct 25, 1991
    No recall
  7. FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILSPE94065 · closed Dec 28, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What F-350 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SERIAL # ANOR LT U460. TIRE HAS 10/32" TREAD, TREAD PEELED OFF LIKE A RECAP RIPPING OUT FRONT AND REAR SIDE PANELS, HAD TO BE TOWED FROM SCENE. WE HAVE THE TIRE AND THE PEELED OFF TREAD FOR INSPECTION. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH RUBBER WAS NOT PROPERLY BONDED TO CASING. WE CONTACTED U.S.ROYAL WHO DENIED…
Complaint 761166 · Apr 25, 2002
THE VEHICLES LEFT REAR TIRE BROKE OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AND CAUSED REAR BRAKE DRUMS TO CRACK,(NO TIRE INFOR GIVEN). (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*YH
Complaint 562928 · Sep 5, 2001

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