- The problem
- Wheel lug nut cone angles do not match lug nut seating angles.
- The risk
- Nuts could loosen in service creating potential forwheels to separate from truck.
- The fix
- REPAIR TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Ford F150 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 Ford F150 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 1987 for the lugs / nuts / bolts / studs.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical F150 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 Ford F150 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
- The 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 fire risk.
- The fix
- Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
- The problem
- Front inner wheel bearings may not have been lubricated adequately at time of assembly.
- The risk
- If this condition were to occur, friction will causepremature deterioration of the wheel bearings and steering control could beaffected adversely.
- The fix
- Inspect and replace any bearing or race showing signs of galling or heat spots.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford F150: every year compared
All F150 years1987 Ford F150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Ford F150 | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1987 Ford Aerostar | 114 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1987 Ford Bronco II | 36 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Ford Bronco | 34 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1987 Ford B600 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1987 Ford B700 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1987 Ford Aspire | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1987 Ford F150
Does the 1987 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1987 Ford F150: lugs / nuts / bolts / studs (September 1987); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 1987); wheel bearing (May 1987). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1987 Ford F150 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 Ford F150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford F150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford F150 years have the most complaints?
1955 (1), 1966 (1), 1968 (1). See every Ford F150 year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Ford F150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data