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1987 Ford Ranger recalls

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

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

For the 1987 Ford Ranger. 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.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Ford Ranger recalls, newest first

April 8, 1998NHTSA 98E01000023,500 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Equipment description: aftermarket brake rotors for use on certain Ford and Mazda trucks. Cracked castings caused cracks to appear on the outer diameter of the rotor hat or around the stud hole.
Consequence
Loss of braking can result.
Remedy
Aimco will reimburse consumers/installers for the cost of replacement rotors and installation. Consumers are requested to return to the location where the rotors were originally purchased/installed for replacement.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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 87V07500013,430 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

Summary
The buckle portion of the seat belt assembly may not have been properly anchored to the floor.
Consequence
If this condition exists, the seat belt assembly wouldnot withstand a substantial impact load and would be a potential for personalinjury.
Remedy
Inspect and make proper installation of seat belt and buckle anchor bolts, if necessary.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 18, 1987NHTSA 87V07000017,420 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.
Consequence
Vehicles do not meet formats specified by parts 573 AND579 of 49CFR.
Remedy
Owners will be mailed new sun visor sleeves with all applicable decal information permanently affixed.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 50 complaints about the 1987 Ford Ranger with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
14
Injuries reported
8
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly9
  2. Fuel system7
  3. Electrical system › Ignition6
  4. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch5
  5. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline5

Other Ford Ranger years

Other 1987 Ford models

Questions

Does the 1987 Ford Ranger have any recalls?
5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, air, wheels, fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, equipment. 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 Ranger 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 Ranger?
50 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.