1987 Ford F150 problems
The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1948 model year. The F-Series is marketed as a range of full-sized pickup trucks positioned above the midsize Ranger but below the larger Super Duty in the Ford truck lineup. Alongside the F-150 (introduced in 1975), the F-Series also includes the Super Duty series (introduced in 1999), which includes the heavier-duty F-250 through F-450 pickups, F-450/F-550 chassis cabs, and F-600/F-650/F-750 Class 6–8 commercial trucks.
History
The F-Series was first introduced in 1948 as a replacement for a previous pickup model line based on car platforms.
The most popular version of the model line is the F-150 pickup truck, currently in its fourteenth generation (introduced for the 2021 model year). From 1953 to 1983, the entry-level F-Series pickup was the 1⁄2 ton F-100. Starting in 1984, the F-150 became the entry-level. The F-150 has a long-running high-performance off-road trim level introduced for 2010, the (SVT) Raptor currently consisting of three generations. Production of the F-150 SVT Raptor ended in 2014 and it was planned to be succeeded by a new F-150 Raptor, which is based on the thirteenth and fourteenth generation F-150.
The F-Series trucks have been developed into a wide range of design configurations. Alongside medium-duty trucks and "Big Job" conventional trucks (the forerunners of the Ford L-series), the model line has been marketed as a chassis-cab truck and a panel van (a predecessor of the Ford E-Series). The F-Series has served as the platform for various full-sized Ford SUVs, including the Ford Bronco, Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Excursion. The F-Series has been marketed by its three North American brands: by Mercury as the M-Series (in Canada from 1948 to 1968), and by Lincoln in the 2000s, as the Blackwood and the later Mark LT (2010s for the latter in Mexico only).
Since 1977, the F-Series has remained the best-selling pickup truck line in the United States; it has been the best-selling vehicle overall since 1981. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in Canada for over fifty years. As of the 2018 model year, the F-Series generated $41 billion (~$49 billion in 2023) in annual revenue for Ford. By January 2022, the F-Series models have sold over 40 million units. Currently, Ford manufactures the F-Series in four facilities in the United States.
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Common 1987 Ford F150 problems
The 1987 Ford F-150 is known for several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues include alternator belt problems, automatic transmission issues, ball joint vulnerabilities, hard starting, suspension problems, vehicle noise, and recall history.
- Automatic Transmission: The TR/MLP sensor can cause transmission misalignment if it's faulty. This issue may lead to engine flaring when shifting the truck into fourth gear, particularly in 1994-1995 models. In 1990-1993 models, transmission flare-up issues occur when drivers shift the truck between the second and third gears due to distorted valve plates.
- Ball Joints: The ball joints on 1990-1996 Ford F-150s are particularly vulnerable to water exposure. If exposed, the ball joints are liable to expire prematurely, requiring replacement.
- Hard Starting: Drivers have reported complaints of hard-starting on 1990-1996 model F-150s. Ford attributed this issue to faulty harness wiring in the power control module. Symptoms of the problem include vehicular stalling, hesitation, and failure to start. On 1995 and 1996 Ford trucks, hard-starting has also been linked to a stuck idle air control valve.
- Suspension Problems: Owners of 1991 to 1994 Ford trucks have reported problems with the front suspension system due to weak leaf springs along the front of the vehicle. To fix the issue, get newer, stronger leaf springs. If the truck has twin-axle suspension, cupping is liable to occur with the front tires. You can remedy the issue with new springs or added leaves. However, some cases require the change-out of additional replacement parts. In any case, you must get the suspension properly aligned.
- Vehicle Noise: Drivers have reported complaints of rear noise on 1990-1996 Ford trucks. The noise resembles a chattering sound and occurs during soft turns after driving the vehicle at high speeds. The problem is down to one of two causes — an insufficient friction modifier or a faulty Traction-Lok differential. If the rivets are loose on the frame, change out the rivets for bolts.
- Recall History: The 1993 Ford F-150 with Touch Drive was the subject of a recall due to the transfer case tending to fall out of high gear when the vehicle was coasting. Fords with dual fuel tanks were also recalled due to system issues, with the regulator wearing prematurely and leading to high-system fuel pressure. In 1993 Ford F-150 (and F-250 and F-350) models with speed control systems, internal leaking was linked to the deactivation switch, causing overheating and potential fires.
These common problems with the 1987 Ford F-150 are based on complaints from owners and should be considered when purchasing or maintaining this vehicle.
What years did the F-150 have engine problems?
What year F-150 has engine problems? If you want a F-150, but also want to avoid engine problems, then steer away from getting model years 2004-2008, 2010, and 2015-2017.
Which year of F-150 is most reliable?
With a reliability score of 86 out of 100, the 2022 Ford F-150 is the highest-rated F-150 model by J.D. Power, meaning it is also the most reliable Ford F-150 available. What makes the 2022 F-150 even more impressive is that you won't have to sacrifice modern features for reliability.
What engine is in a 1987 Ford F-150?
Powertrain and chassis
| Name | Production | Engine type/Displacement |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8 Windsor | 1988–1991 | 351.9 cu in (5,766 cc) V8 |
| 460 V8 | 1987 | 460 cu in (7,538 cc) V8 |
| 460 V8 | 1988–1991 | 460 cu in (7,538 cc) V8 |
| International 6.9L IDI V8 | 1987 | 420 cu in (6,883 cc) Diesel V8 |
What is the gas mileage on a 1987 Ford F-150?
16 combined
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| 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD | |
|---|---|
| Personalize Find a car | 6 cyl, 4.9 L, Manual 4-spd Compare |
| Fuel Economy | |
| EPA MPG | Regular Gasoline 16 combined city/highway MPG 15 city 17 highway 6.2 gals/100 miles |
What years did the F-150 have engine problems?
What year F-150 has engine problems? If you want a F-150, but also want to avoid engine problems, then steer away from getting model years 2004-2008, 2010, and 2015-2017.
What engine is in a 1987 Ford F-150?
Powertrain and chassis
| Name | Production | Engine type/Displacement |
|---|---|---|
| 5.8 Windsor | 1988–1991 | 351.9 cu in (5,766 cc) V8 |
| 460 V8 | 1987 | 460 cu in (7,538 cc) V8 |
| 460 V8 | 1988–1991 | 460 cu in (7,538 cc) V8 |
| International 6.9L IDI V8 | 1987 | 420 cu in (6,883 cc) Diesel V8 |
Which year of F-150 is most reliable?
With a reliability score of 86 out of 100, the 2022 Ford F-150 is the highest-rated F-150 model by J.D. Power, meaning it is also the most reliable Ford F-150 available. What makes the 2022 F-150 even more impressive is that you won't have to sacrifice modern features for reliability.
What is the gas mileage on a 1987 Ford F-150?
16 combined
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| 1987 Ford F150 Pickup 2WD | |
|---|---|
| Personalize Find a car | 6 cyl, 4.9 L, Manual 4-spd Compare |
| Fuel Economy | |
| EPA MPG | Regular Gasoline 16 combined city/highway MPG 15 city 17 highway 6.2 gals/100 miles |
1987 Ford F150 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F150 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Fuel system problems
- Gasoline problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1987 Ford F150 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1987 Ford F150
The NHTSA has received 96 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1987 Ford F150. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1987 Ford F150 vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-10
- VIN: 1FTDF15Y1HN
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-25
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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, STEPPED OUT OF THE TRUCK, AND GAS WAS SPILLING OUT OF THE FILLER HOLE FOR THE FRONT TANK. I ONLY RAN OFF THE REAR TANK. EVIDENTLY, THE FUEL SWITCHING VALVE WAS PUTTING THE UNUSED FUEL IN THE FRONT TANK INSTEAD OF THE REAR TAN, , CAUSING THE FRONT TANK TO OVERFLOW. IT WAS A POSSIBLE FIRE RISK. ! I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALER & THE SVC/PARTS MANAGER WHO WAS WELL AWARE OF THIS EXISTING PROBLEM. HE SAID IT WOULD BE $400 TO FIX IT. FORD CHANGED THE DESIGN OF THE DUAL FUEL TANK SYSTEM IN 1990 , BUT DIDN'T ISSUE A RECALL TO CORRECT THE TRUCKS PRIOR TO THE CHANGE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTDF15N3HK
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 VEHICLE AT THIS TIME. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTCF15N4HN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 HAPPENED AND WAS NOT NOTICED IMMEDIATELY, IT COULD HAVE ENDANGERED MY LIFE OR OTHERS. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED UNTIL AUGUST OF 1987 WELL AFTER THE SWITCH REDESIGN THAT FROM WHAT I CAN COLLECT INFORMATION ON WAS REDESIGNED IN MAY OF 1987 SO THE SWITCH DESIGN ON MY VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN THE SAME PART BEING RECALLED. FIVE YEARS AGO I OWNED A 1990 F150 THAT HAD THE SAME EXACT IGNITION SWITCH AND THEY SENT ME A RECALL FOR THAT VEHICLE. I CHECKED FOR RECALL ON THIS ONE AND THEY DO NOT OFFER IT. I AM OUTRAGED CONSIDERING THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME EXACT IGNITION SWITCH DESIGN AND DID FAIL AS THE RECALL MENTIONED SOME VEHICLES WOULD AND YET I AM LEFT HAVING TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE. NOT ONLY THAT, HERE IS A PORTION OF INFORMATION TAKEN FROM "THEAUTOCHANNEL.COM" FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS DEFENDING THEIR STANCE ON THE RECALL. HERE ARE SOME FACTS COMPILED BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IN RELATION TO THE ISSUE: * THERE HAVE BEEN MORE THAN 900 REPORTS OF FIRES FROM THE SWITCHES IN THIS COUNTRY. IN SOME CASES, FIRES OCCURRED EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED AND SHUT OFF. * FORD HAS LONG SAID THE FIRE REPORTS FORD DISCLOSED TO NHTSA INCLUDED ALL THOSE THEY KNEW OF THAT COULD HAVE STARTED NEAR THE STEERING COLUMN _ MEANING UNVERIFIED REPORTS AS WELL AS FIRES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY SOMETHING OTHER THAN THE IGNITION SWITCH. * FORD DID NOT RECALL ANY VEHICLES PRIOR TO 1988 BECAUSE THE AUTOMAKERS TIED THE SWITCH FIRES TO A FAULTY DESIGN CHANGE MADE BY A MANUFACTURER IN MAY 1987. THAT CHANGE REDUCED THE SPACE BETWEEN A BATTERY AND GROUND TERMINAL, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT AND FIRE, FORD OFFICIALS SAID. *NM
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-29
- VIN: 1FTDF15Y2HN
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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 THE OTHER WHEELS AS WELL. WALL MART ADVISED CALLER TO GET NEW ONES, THEY WILL POT THEM ON, AND PAY HIM BACK. CALLER WAS CONCERNED ABOUT DRIVING VEHICLE WITHOUT LUGS:NUTS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTEX15N87H
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 1987 FORD F150 CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WHILE PARKED.*MR *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTEX15N7HK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-01
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE BEING PARKED THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-20
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FTEF14YXH2
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-03
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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)
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-24
- VIN: 1FTEF14N5HN
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 2FTEF14Y4HC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTEX15N1HK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 NEW BATTERY, AND THREE SETS OF BATTERY CABLES. I HAVE SPENT A FORTUNE TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND NOT EVEN FORD'S MASTER MECHANICS HAVE HAD AN ANSWER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-01-20
- VIN: 2FTEF14N2HC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-01
- VIN: 1FTEF14N0HN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-08-15
- VIN: 1FTCF15Y3HN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 SPILLING DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT OF THE GAS TANK. *YH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-05
- Fire: 1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 RECALL 87V-139. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1FTDF15Y0HN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: FUEL IS COMING FROM FRONT TANK BECAUSE OF PRESSURE.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-06-01
- VIN: 1FTDFI5Y9HK
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: FILL IN
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 HILL & VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WHILE ON A CURB. IT WAS THE SAME SPEED. TOWED VEHICLE HOME. OWNER REPLACED IGNITION MODULE AFTER PURCHASING IT.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-09-26
- VIN: 1FTEX15Y1HK
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 DANGEROUS SITUATION.THE SECOND TIME THE MODULE FAILED I WAS STILL UNDERWAY AND WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET BUT STILL BLOCKING ONE LANE.E
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-15
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTDF15Y8HP
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONNECTOR ON ALTERNATOR OVERHEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. *SLC
1987 Ford F150 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1987 Ford F150.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
- Summary: 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.
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