1987 Ford F350
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1987 Ford F350. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Ford F350. Newest first.
Steering/suspension systems may not adequately control steering type wobble allowing the front end to shimmy.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Severe shimmy could damage vehicle frame or steeringgear creating potential for loss of steering control.
Remedy
Modify and/or replace front suspension and steering components, tires, and frames.
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension
Recall campaign; my truck was part of the recall, which had been completed. unfortunates neither dealer or my records support that my truck was served. *bf recall campaign the consumers steering failed in her vehicle. nhtsa campaign ID number : 88v015000 *tc
- Tires
The vehicles left rear tire broke off while the consumer was traveling and caused rear brake drums to crack,(no tire infor given). (Ohio traffic crash report)*yh
- Tires
Serial # anor LT U460. tire has 10/32" tread, tread peeled off like a recap ripping out front and rear side panels, had to be towed from scene. We have the tire and the peeled off tread for inspection. It looks as though rubber was not properly bonded to casing. We contacted u.s.royal who denied…
Serial # anor LT U460. tire has 10/32" tread, tread peeled off like a recap ripping out front and rear side panels, had to be towed from scene. We have the tire and the peeled off tread for inspection. It looks as though rubber was not properly bonded to casing. We contacted u.s.royal who denied responsibility. This could has been a disasterous accident had the vehicle been going faster, vehicle had just started from stop sign, turned right and started going uphill whenn tread peeled off with tremendous noise damaging side of vehicle. Tire was properly inflated and vehicle was not loaded with more than 150 lbs plus driver. We feel that manufacturer IS turning away from a possible recall situation. We have tire casing still mounted on rim and the tread complete which seperated from casing. Please comment. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle has an unusual long braking distance when applying brakes hard, this happens intermittently.*ak
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
When pushing down on the turn signal to turn left and steering wheel IS a little to right, the turn signal will not go down or stay down. The dealer IS not able to correct the problem. *ak
- Tires
Truck lost two right rear tires, the tires collided with vehicle.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
The transfer case gets stuck in the wrong gear. The problem has occurred 3 times. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Electrical short, under the dash compartment fire, the vehicle was parked, vehicle interior burned
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
- Gearshift lever breaks
Summary: consumers allege that gear shift lever in the subject vehiclesequipped with manual transmission may fracture, resulting in inabilityto shift gears.additionally, fracture may occur at a location whichallows trunnion pin to fall into gearshift mechanism, possibly locking upthe transmission and causing a loss of vehicle control.===
- F-series fuel tank fires
F-series fuel tank fires
- Antifreeze underhood fires
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- 6090087Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance concerns if installed in ford a/c systems.
- 6089681Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses.
- 3055148Unknown
- 623988Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *Slc
- 623944Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *Slc
- 612203Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *Mjs
- 608431Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda.
- 605576Information regarding random hairline cracks, "star cracking" in rear sheet molding composite (smc) fenders - dual rear vehicles operating in severe duty conditions.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601312Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601238Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart.
- 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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