Complaints
51
Crashes
2
Fires
14
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Ford F250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:9
#25 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford F250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 11 | — | 9 | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 1 | — | — | — |
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