1987 FORD F SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1987 FORD F SERIES
The 1987 FORD F SERIES has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 FORD F SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 FORD F SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1987 FORD F SERIES
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 FORD F SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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.
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.
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Safety Rating for the 1987 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 FORD F SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 FORD F SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 FORD F SERIES
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1987 FORD F SERIES.
Other Model Years of the FORD F SERIES
- 1984 FORD F SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1985 FORD F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1986 FORD F SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1987 FORD F SERIES (current)
- 1988 FORD F SERIES — 6 complaints
- 1989 FORD F SERIES — 3 complaints
- 1990 FORD F SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1991 FORD F SERIES — 7 complaints
- 1992 FORD F SERIES — 3 complaints
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