1987 Ford F-150 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Ford F-150. Part of Generation 8 — 1987–1991.

19841989
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Ford F-150 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:121,232 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford F-150.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2——121,232 mi

Other Ford F-150 Years

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