1987 FORD F SERIES
0 recalls, 2 complaints - 6 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 27, 2011
Incident date: Jun 27, 2011
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,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 FORD F SERIES
6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 190000 TIRES | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
99222
Oct 18, 1999
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT ON A WIRE HARNESS TERMINAL REPAIR KIT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRING ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. *TT
99196
Sep 20, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON IDENTIFYING NON-APPROVED / ALTERNATE REFRIGERANTS WHICH COULD CAUSE SAFETY, AND PERFORMANCE CONCERNS IF INSTALLED IN FORD A/C SYSTEMS. *TT
98246
Dec 7, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A NEW ELECTRICAL GREASE ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF MOISTURE CORROSION AT THE TERMINALS. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9848
Mar 2, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ANNOUNCING THE FORD OEM AIR CONDITIONING RETROFIT KIT AVAILABILITY. *YC
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F SERIES
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE00003
Opened: Jan 13, 2000 , Closed: Apr 20, 2000
FRONT CENTER LAP BELT ANCHORAGE
ALLEGED THAT THE FRONT SAFETY BELT REPORTEDLY WAS NOT MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE
PE97005
Opened: Jan 29, 1997 , Closed: May 12, 1997
UNDERCARRIAGE FIRES
ALLEGED SUBJECT VEHICLES DRIVEN THROUGH TALL GRASS EXPERIENCE FIRES CAUSED BY GRASS CLIPPINGS COLLECTING ON VEHICLE EXHAUST SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
EA96028
Opened: Nov 14, 1996 , Closed: Jul 25, 1997
PINCHED WIRING HARNESSES
wiring harnesses routed along left and/or right frame rails may become pinched between frame and cab.pinched harnesses may suffer loss of insulation integrity which results in a short to ground with the potential for vehicle fire.
PE96041
Opened: Jun 13, 1996 , Closed: Nov 14, 1996
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL FIRE
ENGINE WIRING HARNESSBECOMES PINCHED BETWEEN THE VEHICLE CAB AND CHASSIS LEADING TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND FIRE.
DP94002
Opened: Mar 10, 1994 , Closed: Apr 25, 1994
DEFECTIVE WIRING
DEFECTIVE WIRING
PE90023
Opened: Dec 5, 1989 , Closed: Mar 1, 1990
FIRE IN HEATER/AC PLENUM
There is no summary currently available
PE89130
Opened: Jun 15, 1989 , Closed: Nov 17, 1989
FIREWALL FRACTURE
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FORD F SERIES - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F SERIES across all model years (1971, 2003).
29
Total Recalls
391
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
13
Reported Crashes
58
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F SERIES - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 54 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 55 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 44 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1988 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 0 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | View |