1987 FORD F150
3 recalls, 107 complaints - 19 TSBs
87V139000 Sep 4, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.
Consequence
COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK.
Remedy
INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE.
87V140000 Sep 4, 1987
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
WHEEL LUG NUT CONE ANGLES DO NOT MATCH LUG NUT SEATING ANGLES.
Consequence
NUTS COULD LOOSEN IN SERVICE CREATING POTENTIAL FORWHEELS TO SEPARATE FROM TRUCK.
Remedy
REPAIR TO PREVENT LOOSENING OF LUG NUTS.
87V077000 May 26, 1987
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
FRONT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LUBRICATED ADEQUATELY AT TIME OF ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR, FRICTION WILL CAUSEPREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND STEERING CONTROL COULD BEAFFECTED ADVERSELY.
Remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY BEARING OR RACE SHOWING SIGNS OF GALLING OR HEAT SPOTS.
Complaint Statistics
107 total complaints
3 crashes 49 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 7 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 5 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Jun 10, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, CAUSING SLIGHT LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP,WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE SEPARATION.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Jan 26, 2006
Incident date: Jan 25, 2006
MY 1987' FORD F150 HAS DUAL FUEL TANKS, WITH THE TANK SELECTOR SWITCH ON THE DASHBOARD TO THE LEFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. I WAS DRIVING HOME ON 01/25/06 AND NOTICED A STRONG FUEL SMELL WHEN I PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY BEFORE SHUTTING IT OFF. I LEFT IT RUNNING WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, STE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Nov 14, 2005
Incident date: Nov 10, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 87V139000 CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY: HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. THIS VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONTACT HAS NOT REPAIRED THE V... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 13, 2005
Incident date: Oct 10, 2005
SHUT VEHICLE OFF, THEN, ON RESTART AND IGNITION SWITCH FAILED FOLLOWED BY SMOKE UNDER HOOD. FUSIBLE LINK CAUGHT FIRE BY SOLENOID. IF I HAD NOT BEEN NEAR THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE IT COULD HAVE CAUSED DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AROUND ME. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN THIS HAPPENE... Read more
Fire
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jul 1, 2005
Incident date: Jun 29, 2005
DT: WED. JUNE 29, 2005 CALLER HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON AFTER MARKET WHEELS AND WAL-MART OVER TORQUED LUGS:NUTS. SHOULD HAVE BEEN TORQUED AT 84 FOOT POUNDS, INSTEAD THERE WERE TORQUES AT 100 FOOT POUND. ASA RESULT, LUGS:NUTS WERE STRIPPED ON DRIVER?S SIDE FRONT AND BACK. CALLER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 19, 2005
Incident date: Apr 12, 2001
1987 FORD F150 CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WHILE PARKED.*MR *NM
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2005
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
SUDDEN AND SPONTANEOUS FIRE COMPLETELY DESTROYED CONSUMER 1987 F 150 FORD TRUCK. *BF THIS WAS FOUND TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER SAME MAKE/MODEL VEHICLES WITH CRUISE CONTROL THAT MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *SC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
WHILE BEING PARKED THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Dec 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 20, 2004
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, A FIRE STARTED NEAR THE FRONT FUEL TANK. THE FIRE MARSHALL COULD NOT DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE FIRE. *JB
Fire
TIRES
Oct 29, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED REAR PASSENGER DUAL TIRE SEPARATED. THE TIRE SHREDDED AND DAMAGED THE WHEEL WELD AND TAIL PIPE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 31, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. (NO OTHER INFO WAS GIVEN) *JB THE FIREWALL GAVE AWAY FROM THE FORCE OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND TOOK AWAY SO MUCH FREE TRAVEL THAT THE CLUTCH DID NOT RELEASE AND PULLED AGAINST THE BRAKES WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE INVO... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Aug 3, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, CONSUMER THEN PULLED OVER AND THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES.( OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-89-278)
Fire
STEERING:LINKAGES
Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 24, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 26, 2002
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DOESN'T STAY SECURE INTO THE SECURING MECHANISM, ALL OTHER SEAT BELTS WORK EXCEPT THIS ONE!*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Nov 20, 2001
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH RUNNING MY TRUCK AND ONCE THE ENGINE IS HOT, WHEN YOU TRY TO START IT UP WITHOUT LETTING IT SET FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IT RUINS THE STARTER AND BATTERY CABLES. IT HAS SMOKED 4 TIMES AND I HAD TO USE MY FIRE EXTINQUISHER ONCE. I HAVE HAD 8 STARTERS IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR, 1... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 20, 2001
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH RUNNING MY TRUCK AND ONCE THE ENGINE IS HOT, WHEN YOU TRY TO START IT UP WITHOUT LETTING IT SET FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IT RUINS THE STARTER AND BATTERY CABLES. IT HAS SMOKED 4 TIMES AND I HAD TO USE MY FIRE EXTINQUISHER ONCE. I HAVE HAD 8 STARTERS IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR, 1... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Nov 20, 2001
I HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH RUNNING MY TRUCK AND ONCE THE ENGINE IS HOT, WHEN YOU TRY TO START IT UP WITHOUT LETTING IT SET FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES IT RUINS THE STARTER AND BATTERY CABLES. IT HAS SMOKED 4 TIMES AND I HAD TO USE MY FIRE EXTINQUISHER ONCE. I HAVE HAD 8 STARTERS IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR, 1... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 10, 2001
Incident date: Jan 20, 1995
I DO BELIEVE THAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THERE GAS TANK'S ON FORD PICK UP TRUCKS I OWN 1 MY DAD OWN'S 1MY BROTHER OWN'S 1 MY SON N LAW OWNED 1 AND MY NEPHEW OWN'S1 AND THAY ALL HAVE THE SAME PRBLEM GAS TANK'S ON ALL OF THEM LEAK TRUCK'S RANGE FROM 1987THROUGH1996 I DO THINK FORD MOTOR SHOULD BE HELD RE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
THE VEHICLE HAS DUEL GAS TANKS. THE FULE RETURN FLOW ALWAYS GOES TO THE FRONT TANK. THIS CAUSES GAS TO SPILL OUT FROM THE FRONT TANK WHEN IT IS FULL AND YOU ARE RUNNING OFF THE REAR TANK, CAUSING AN EXTREME FIRE HAZARD.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Aug 15, 2001
Incident date: Aug 15, 2001
VEHICLES HAS DUALTANKS. WHEN BACK TANK IS FILLED AND SWITCHES TO FRONT TANK GAS FLOWS TO FRONT AND SPILLS OUT. CONSUMER SPUN OUT FROM A RED LIGHT THINKING IT WAS OIL. GOT TO WORK AND NOTICED GAS WAS SPILLING FROM GAS TANK. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR 1990, F150. *AK THE GAS WAS SP... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 9, 2001
Incident date: Jan 5, 2001
THE VEHICLES ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING AND WITH OTHER VEHICLES IN TOW, THE FIRE APPARENTLY STARTED WHEN FUEL ESCAPED UNDER PRESSURE FROM BREACH IN THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK, THE TRAILER AND CONTENTS TO CATCH ON FIRE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY REC... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 20, 2001
FUEL IS COMING FROM FRONT TANK BECAUSE OF PRESSURE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jan 11, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
DROVE VEHICLE HOME. NEXT DAY HOOD HAD BURNED FROM INSIDE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTOR WIRING WHICH MELTED AND BURNED. FORD NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
DROVE VEHICLE HOME. NEXT DAY HOOD HAD BURNED FROM INSIDE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE FUEL INJECTOR WIRING WHICH MELTED AND BURNED. FORD NOT WILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 10, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
FIRESTONE RADIAL BAJA WIDETRACK P235/75R15, DOT VDHLF0X115, RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE QUARTER PANEL AND MUFFLER SYSTEM, TIRE FAILURE CAUSED VEHICLE TO SWERVE AND JERK TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
CONNECTOR ON ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 2000
CONNECTOR ON ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Sep 26, 1997
I HAVE HAD TWO TFI MODULES FAIL ON MY TRUCK.BOTH TIMES I WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF A SIX LANE ROAD.THE FIRST TIME I WAS ALMOST REARENDED AND HAD TO PUSH THE TRUCK OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.I WAS STILL BLOCKING THE RIGHT LANE UNTIL A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED.I WAS NOT INJURED BUT I WAS PUT IN A VERY DANG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 15, 2000
DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. HAD NO PRIOR WARNING. MANAGD TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. MECHANIC INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE IGNITION MODULE & IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MODULE WAS REPLACED. PROBLEM REAPPEARED AFTER TOWING LIGHT BOAT UP... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 13, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
WHEN DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING APPROX 55-70 IN THE FALL THERE WAS A TREAD SEPARATION OF THE ABOVE FIRESTONE TIRE, ON THE RIGHT FRONT. THE TREAD FLEW UP AND HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK, LEAVING BLACK MARKS ON THE PAINT AND KNOEKING OFF A PORTION OF THE CHROME. THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT BUT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Oct 10, 2000
Incident date: Sep 28, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 28, 2000
Incident date: Sep 15, 1997
WHEN DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY GOING APPROX 55-70 IN THE FALL THERE WAS A TREAD SEPARATION OF THE ABOVE FIRESTONE TIRE, ON THE RIGHT FRONT. THE TREAD FLEW UP AND HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE TRUCK, LEAVING BLACK MARKS ON THE PAINT AND KNOEKING OFF A PORTION OF THE CHROME. THE TIRE DID NOT GO FLAT BUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 20, 2000
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY HAS BROKEN WELDS ACCORDING TO LOCAL FORD SERVICE MANAGER. ENTIRE ASSEMBLY MOVES WHENEVER THE CLUTCH OR BRAKE IS APPLIED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, THIS IS BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM ON FORD TRUCKS. I KNOW OF 2 OTHER FORD F150 TRUCKS THAT HAVE THIS PROBL... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: May 27, 2000
THERE IS A CRACK LOCATED AT THE LEFT FRONT PORTION BEHIND THE STEERING BOX THAT GOES INTO THE FRAME BREAKING THE FRAME OFF. BOTH OF THE GAS TANKS ARE LEAKING AND A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: May 27, 2000
THERE IS A CRACK LOCATED AT THE LEFT FRONT PORTION BEHIND THE STEERING BOX THAT GOES INTO THE FRAME BREAKING THE FRAME OFF. BOTH OF THE GAS TANKS ARE LEAKING AND A POSSIBLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Mar 28, 2000
TRUCK LEAKS FUEL WHEN FRONT TANK HAS ABOUT 1/4 AND MORE TANK OF GAS IN IT.AFRAID OF A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. HOPING NO-ONE FLIPS A CIGARETTE AROUND THE TRUCK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK:SELECTOR DEVICES
Dec 25, 1999
TRUCK HAS DUEL TANKS AND PUMPS GAS OUT FILLER SPOUT OF FRONT TANK WHEN DRIVING ON REAR TANK AND OUT REAR FILLER TUBE WHILE DRIVING ON FRONT TANK IS THERE A RECALL ON THE SWITCHING VALVE ON THIS TRUCK THEIR SHOULD BE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Oct 21, 1999
Incident date: Apr 15, 1987
FAULTY EXHAUST MANIFOLD; VEHICLE HAD SEVEN MANIFOLD REPLACMENT SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO THIS MATTER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Jun 1, 1999
Incident date: May 27, 1999
STARTED AS UNDER HOOD FIRE - TOTALLY BURNED THE TRUCK - BURNED ALL PLASTIC, MELTED ALUMINUM BRACKETS. *AK
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 5, 1999
Incident date: Feb 12, 1999
STARTED VEHICLE & EVERYTHING CAME ON. HAD CHECKED TRAFFIC & THEN SHIFTED INTO GEAR. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO FULL THROTTLE & TOOK OFF. HAD AVOIDED HITTING INDIVIDUAL. HIT STEEL CRASH COLUMN. VEHICLE COMPLETELY TOTALED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE. THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM.(96V-071) (MJS) (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER).
Fire
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 10, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
LEFT FRONT FRAME BROKE IN TWO SPOTS UNDER STEERING BOX AND BEHIND FRONT CROSS MEMBER.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 1, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1999
KEY STICKS IN THE "START" POSITION, NEEDS TO BE MANUALLY RETURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION. KEY DOES NOT SETTLE INTO "ON" POSITION, IT CAN BE SLID EASILY BETWEEN "OFF" "ON" AND "START" POSITIONS. SECOND COMPLAINT: WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE OCCASIONALLY LOSES SPARK AND ENGINE DIES, CAN SMELL GASOLINE,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 1, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1999
KEY STICKS IN THE "START" POSITION, NEEDS TO BE MANUALLY RETURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION. KEY DOES NOT SETTLE INTO "ON" POSITION, IT CAN BE SLID EASILY BETWEEN "OFF" "ON" AND "START" POSITIONS. SECOND COMPLAINT: WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE OCCASIONALLY LOSES SPARK AND ENGINE DIES, CAN SMELL GASOLINE,... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 11, 1998
Incident date: Dec 2, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE GAS GAUGE WILL SAY THERE IS GAS IN THE VEHICLE, BUT THERE ISN'T ANY GAS, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO RUN OUT OF GAS. HOWEVER, WHEN THE GAS GAUGE STATES EMPTY THERE WILL BE GAS IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 27, 1998
WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN AND GEAR FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Sep 22, 1998
RECALL WORK ON LUG NUT AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE RETENTION NOT COMPLETED AT DEALERSHIP DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS, WORK PERFORMED ELSEWHERE.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Sep 22, 1998
RECALL WORK ON LUG NUT AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE RETENTION NOT COMPLETED AT DEALERSHIP DUE TO SCHEDULING PROBLEMS, WORK PERFORMED ELSEWHERE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 27, 1998
WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN AND GEAR FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 1, 1998
Incident date: Sep 13, 1996
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN ENGINE MISSED & THEN DIED OUT. THEN ENGINE RESTARTED BY ITSELF. ARRIVED AT STOP SIGN WHEN OCCUPANT IN OTHER VEHICLE NOTICED FLAMES & NOTIFIED DRIVER. DRIVER TURNED & NOTICED FLAMES BEHIND HIM & GOT OUT. FLAMES COMING FROM BETWEEN THE DUAL FUEL TANK AREA. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.... Read more
Fire
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 FORD F150
19 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| 021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
0015
Jan 10, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING THE NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER- SERVICE TIP. *MJS
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
9888
Apr 27, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHART. *YC
9852
Apr 13, 1998
190000 TIRES
INFORMATION ON TIRE COMPANY TELEPHONE NUMBERS FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE. *YC
9864
Mar 30, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON A BUZZING OR RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT
97511
Mar 3, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID- TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *JD
9748
Feb 17, 1997
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELTS- FEAD BELT COMES OFF- VEHICLES WITH 4.9L ENGINE. *JD
9747
Feb 17, 1997
160000 STRUCTURE
FRAME- RIVET REPLACEMENT WITH BOLTS- SERVICE TIPS. *JD
97310
Feb 3, 1997
021242 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NOISE- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FRONT FRAME OR SUSPENSION BRACKETS- FRAME- "POPPING/CREAKING"- FASTENER REPLACEMENT. *JD
962612
Dec 16, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TRANSAXLE - TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES AND TORQUE CONVERTER/TRANSAXLE COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING PROCEDURES - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96249
Nov 18, 1996
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER - LEAK TEST PROCEDURE - SERVICE TIP. *TW
96246
Nov 18, 1996
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
WIRING - ELECTRICAL DIODE IDENTIFICATION AND SERVICE REPLACEMENTS. *TW
96221
Oct 21, 1996
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD AND INTERIOR GLASS - FOG/FILM. *TW
9597
May 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
9588
Apr 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
KNOCKING NOISE ON INITIAL START-UP. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F150
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA99032
Opened: Nov 4, 1999 , Closed: Dec 6, 2001
DUAL FUEL TANK CROSSFLOW/LEAKAGE
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AN... Read more
RQ98008
Opened: May 29, 1998 , Closed: Nov 4, 1999
FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTI... Read more
DP89005
Opened: Jan 26, 1989 , Closed: Aug 1, 1989
F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES
PE89020
Opened: Dec 7, 1988 , Closed: Jun 1, 1989
FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE89003
Opened: Oct 13, 1988 , Closed: Feb 8, 1989
STEERING COLUMN DROPS
There is no summary currently available
FORD F150 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F150 across all model years (1973, 1990).
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Total Recalls
1,029
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
23
Reported Crashes
216
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
FORD F150 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 290 | View |
| 1989 | 4 | 241 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 170 | View |
| 1987 (current) | 3 | 107 | |
| 1986 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 45 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 14 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1981 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 3 | View |
| 1979 | 10 | 2 | View |
| 1978 | 10 | 13 | View |
| 1977 | 6 | 3 | View |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 4 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1966 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1955 | 0 | 1 | View |