Complaints
61
Crashes
3
Fires
12
Injuries
2
Fatalities
120
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Ford Bronco Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:3
#24 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford Bronco.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 9 | — | 3 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Ford Bronco — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Ford Bronco reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1987 Ford Bronco has 61 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Switch with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Ford Bronco?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (9 complaints); Unintended Acceleration (4 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Ford Bronco?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Ford Bronco include 3 crash-related reports, 12 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 120 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Ford Bronco as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Ford Bronco?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1987 Ford Bronco shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Bronco reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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