Complaints
51
Crashes
2
Fires
14
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
Fires:9
#25 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 11 | — | 9 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Bell Housing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hubcap/Cover | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
9
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
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:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Bell Housing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Hubcap/Cover
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Ford F-250 has 51 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Ignition:Switch with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch (11 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components (5 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Ford F-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Ford F-250 include 2 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 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 F-250 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Ford F-250 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 F-250?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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