Complaints
58
Crashes
5
Fires
15
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Ford Ranger Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Crash-related:2
#26 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Fires:2
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford Ranger.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 9 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 5 | — | 3 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 109,117 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | — |
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