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1987 Ford F-150 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Ford F-150. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1987 Ford F-150 recalls, newest first

September 4, 1987NHTSA 87V1390003,600,000 vehicles potentially affected

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 26, 1987NHTSA 87V077000108 vehicles potentially affected

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 91 complaints about the 1987 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
43
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Fuel system22
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch17
  3. Electrical system › Ignition7
  4. Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood7
  5. Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank › Selector devices7

Other Ford F-150 years

Other 1987 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1987 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: wheels, fuel system, gasoline, suspension. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Ford F-150 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Ford F-150?
91 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.