1987 Ford F SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1987 Ford F Series, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 1987 Ford F Series has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1987 Ford F Series recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1987 vs. every other F Series 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 Series median. How we score
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1987 Ford F Series, and the recalls they led to.
- DEFECTIVE WIRINGNo recall
- FIREWALL FRACTURENo recall
- FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUMNo recall
- UNDER DASH FIRESNo recall
What F Series owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FORD MOTOR COMPANY RECALLED 7.5 MILLION TRUCKS WITH DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES MADE FROM 1988-1996. THEIR LOGIC WAS THAT THE DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES BEGAN BEING USED IN 5/87, THUS NOT RECALLING 83-87 MODELS. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I HAVE A LATE MODEL 87 PRODUCED 6/87, WHICH BY FORD'S OWN LOGIC,…
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