1987 Ford F-350 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Ford F-350.

19861988
Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Ford F-350 Problems

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

#13 complaints

Tire Defects

#21 complaints

Electrical System:Ignition

Fires:1
#31 complaints

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford F-350.

Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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