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1987 Ford F-350Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 8 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
8
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
26
🟢

Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 8 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

3 owners reported wheels & tires issues.

!Inspect the Electrical System:ignitionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires3 (38%)
Electrical System:ignition1 (13%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal1 (13%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift1 (13%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip1 (13%)
Suspension1 (13%)

1987 Ford F-350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford F-350, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Electrical System:ignition Issues

Electrical System:ignition complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford F-350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal Issues

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford F-350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:turn signal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1987 Ford F-350, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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1
02
1
04

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Ford F-350. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

87V139000Oct 1987

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED.

88V015000Feb 1988

SUSPENSION

STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAY NOT ADEQUATELY CONTROL STEERING TYPE WOBBLE ALLOWING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (7)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP89005ClosedOpened Jan 1989 · closed Aug 1989

F-SERIES FUEL TANK FIRES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

EA93014ClosedOpened Jun 1993 · closed Jul 1994

ALTERNATOR BELT FAILURE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE89020ClosedOpened Dec 1988 · closed Jun 1989

FIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

PE89022ClosedOpened Dec 1988 · closed Jul 1989

ANTIFREEZE UNDERHOOD FIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

PE89128ClosedOpened Jun 1989 · closed Oct 1989

GEARSHIFT LEVER BREAKS

POWER TRAIN

+ 2 more in the full report

The worst model year for the Ford F-350 is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 8 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1987 Ford F-350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Ford F-350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Ford F-350 is related to the wheels & tires, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1987 Ford F-350 reliable?
The 1987 Ford F-350 has 8 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1987 Ford F-350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1987 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1987 Ford F-350 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F-350 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 1987 Ford F-350 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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