- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Ford Thunderbird Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 Ford Thunderbird have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 1987 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Thunderbird year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 Ford Thunderbird recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1987 Ford Thunderbird yet
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 Thunderbird: every year compared
All Thunderbird years1987 Ford Thunderbird vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 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 Thunderbird
Does the 1987 Ford Thunderbird have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1987 Ford Thunderbird: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (September 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 Thunderbird had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 Ford Thunderbird a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Ford Thunderbird 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 Thunderbird years have the most complaints?
1960 (1), 1965 (1). See every Ford Thunderbird year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Ford Thunderbird 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