Complaints
107
Crashes
3
Fires
49
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Ford F150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Avg mileage:102,313 mi
Fires:16
#27 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:2
#37 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Fires:6
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford F150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 17 | — | 16 | 102,313 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 7 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 7 | — | 6 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 7 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | 2 | 185,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 | — | 5 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 4 | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | 2 | 119,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 382,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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