1987 Ford F Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Ford motor company recalled 7.5 million trucks with defective ignition switches made from 1988-1996. their logic was that the defective ignition switches began being used in 5/87, thus not recalling 83-87 models. my complaint IS that I have a late model 87 produced 6/87, which by ford's own…
Ford motor company recalled 7.5 million trucks with defective ignition switches made from 1988-1996. their logic was that the defective ignition switches began being used in 5/87, thus not recalling 83-87 models. my complaint IS that I have a late model 87 produced 6/87, which by ford's own logic, has a defective ignition switch, but no recall on 87 models. I would like for the nhtsa to petition ford to step up and recall late model 87 trucks to replace this ignition switch. my truck hasn't caught fire yet, but it has smoked from the steering column once before and I don't sleep well at night knowing I might wake up to a flaming truck. *Tr
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
To whom it may concern, have brought up some serious safety problems with my employer and they seem to think that it'll be "ok"to leave these vehicles in service.bucket trucks in service in the bristol,virginia area.*ak edwards telecommunications inc.based out of chester,sc. IS a subcontractor of…
To whom it may concern, have brought up some serious safety problems with my employer and they seem to think that it'll be "ok"to leave these vehicles in service.bucket trucks in service in the bristol,virginia area.*ak edwards telecommunications inc.based out of chester,sc. IS a subcontractor of bristol virginia utility board. some of our concerns are strobe lights not working,buckets not greased,fluids leaking out of trucks,brakes going to the floor at stoplights. there seems to be a general lack of concern for the employees safety,which IS why I am bringing this to your attention.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch fire.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Under dash fires
There is no summary currently available
- Defective wiring
Defective wiring
- Fire in heater/ac plenum
There is no summary currently available
- Firewall fracture
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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.
- 604059Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals.
- 601290Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance.
- 601269Announcing the ford oem air conditioning retrofit kit availability.
- 50905Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements.
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