1987 Ford F250
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Ford F250. Newest first.
Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.
Remedy
Install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.
Wheel lug nut cone angles do not match lug nut seating angles.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Nuts could loosen in service creating potential forwheels to separate from truck.
Remedy
Repair to prevent loosening of lug nuts.
Owner complaints
38 complaints2 involved a crash12 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving 55 mph the rear driver side tire tread separated without warning. please provide additional information. *Jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Bridgetone, lt235/85r16, dot: unknown. While driving 65 mph, the left rear tire tread separated. As result the bumper, tail pipe and fender was damaged. *Ak *jb
- Tires
With no warning, rt front tire blew apart. loud, loud bang and truck jerked onto the shoulder, up over a 2 foot high berm, and took nearly 300 yards to stop. nothing seen in the road that I may have hit, tires had just been serviced 1 week prior. (we are extremely we did not roll over) tire has…
With no warning, rt front tire blew apart. loud, loud bang and truck jerked onto the shoulder, up over a 2 foot high berm, and took nearly 300 yards to stop. nothing seen in the road that I may have hit, tires had just been serviced 1 week prior. (we are extremely we did not roll over) tire has 4-5 slits going from tire bead to tire tread, and looks like the tire blew right across the tread. I do have the tire, and retrieved several feet of tread. have not contacted the dealer, as I don't know who made it. other dot numbers on the other 3 tires are as follows (the dot # I gave earlier appears to be correct, however, damage to the number occurred) dot vdor 8AC 315, vdor 8AC 076, vdor 8AC 076. tires have approximately 5000 miles on them and were purchased at the edwards afb exchange, edwards afb ca. 93524, on 01/05/97. can you tell me if there have been other failures such as this, and are there any recalls on this tire? thank you, [xxx]. *Ak (dot number: vdor8ac245 tiresize: l235/85r16) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6).
- Power train › Clutch assembly
The clutch failed to disengage properly and placed me in a hazardous driving situation. this clutch IS hydraulically operated and a dealer repair was to replace the clutch master cylinder. this did not correct the problem. I investigated the operation of the clutch and found the cab firewall…
The clutch failed to disengage properly and placed me in a hazardous driving situation. this clutch IS hydraulically operated and a dealer repair was to replace the clutch master cylinder. this did not correct the problem. I investigated the operation of the clutch and found the cab firewall, where the clutch master cylinder IS bolted to it, does not have enough strength to support the clutch operational stresses applied to it. this firewall had started to separate and allowed the clutch master cylinder to move when it was actuated, thereby the clutch was not able to disengage.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
I have owned 2 F250 pickups. One 1983 and one 1987. They both have had 2EA failures of the fuel line to carburator float bowl fitting. The float bowl part number from ford IS E5TZ 9510-mb. The threaded bore of the float bowl becomes bell shaped over time. This causes fuel to leak between the fuel…
I have owned 2 F250 pickups. One 1983 and one 1987. They both have had 2EA failures of the fuel line to carburator float bowl fitting. The float bowl part number from ford IS E5TZ 9510-mb. The threaded bore of the float bowl becomes bell shaped over time. This causes fuel to leak between the fuel line and front float bowl. This fuels leaks on the hot manifold. Ford knows of the problem and simply raised the price on the replacement part to earn more profit. It used to be less than $50 and currently IS over $80. I will send two samples of the part so you may see for yourself what IS happening. This IS a major safety issue and I have no doubt affects thousands of ford f250's. *Ak
- Seats
Driver seat broke off from the tracks after rear impact at 50 mph. dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of warranty, and item was not cover under a recall. nothing can be done. *Ak *ML
- Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system · Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system
Fuel leaking emitting from the front of the holley carburetor resulting in vehicle fire. Mjs
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Cruise control malfuctioned, causing cruise control to get stuck in that mode. also, brakes did not work. Had to have vehicle coasted, and turn off engine in order to stop vehicle. . *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Truck caught on fire after 4 month of ownership. Fuel leak indicated as entire truck and road were inflamed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed due to overheating of fluid, also damaging other brake components.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Steering column becomes hot due to ignition switch failure.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Consumer pulled off gravel road onto a black top when the vehicle's original smog locked up. Ther was no warning at all. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column and the turning lights would not function properly after a lot of work.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Consumer states that while driving the vehicle will cut off giving the driver no indication. After the vehicle shuts off it takes 5 hours for the vehicle to start.the dealer has been contacted . Owner has repalced several parts on vehicle trying to stop the sudden cut offs.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan
The fan broke and a piece flew through the hood of the vehicle.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Driving in mountain area a towing trailer. Brakes would fail going down hill. Took to dealer to have checked & found nothing. Had master cylinder changed & brakes still failed. Would kick in a bit. Brakes failed with or without trailer behind. Going on 10 years has vehicle in yard now. *ak *slc
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Steering column overheats.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicle caught on fire underdash while parked caused by faulty ignition switch. Ignition switch will be replaced by owner; not included in ford's ignition switch recall. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
When appyling the brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, speed sensor in the differential has been replaced also the valve assembly and the master cylinder. Consumer will add repair information. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Consumer was driving and the clutch came apart, purchased truck used from someone. Please describe .*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short in the steering column, causing the vehicle to catch on fire in the steering.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While truck was parked in parking lot it caught on fire.. *ak *slc
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Wiring harness under dash shorted, causing fire. *Dh
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes fade out. Please give more detail . *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Fuel injector pump fails
There is no summary currently available
- Alternator belt failure
There is no summary currently available
- Spare tire fires
There is no summary currently available
- F-series fuel tank fires
F-series fuel tank fires
- Fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 3055147Unknown
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601045Front caliper piston boots damaged.
- 601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull.
- 51945Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts.
- 51691Accessory drive belts- fead belt comes off- vehicles with 4.9L engine.
- 51689Frame- rivet replacement with bolts- service tips.
- 51669Noise- "popping/creaking"- front frame or suspension brackets- frame- "popping/creaking"- fastener replacement.
- 51401Diagnostic guides for out-of-warranty vehicles to be used as a master copy - diagnostic guides no longer available from adistra.
- 50997Transaxle - torque converter replacement guidelines and torque converter/transaxle cooling system cleaning procedures - service tip.
- 50940Windshield and interior glass - fog/film.
- 50908Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
- 42080Unknown
- 41029Knocking noise on initial start-up.
- 39892There may be a concern of poor performance, coolant in the oil and engine knocking and/or hydraulic lock on some vehicles.
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