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1987 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 4x4 4MT

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1987 Ford F-150 – front Unverified
Photo: 1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat in White, Front Left, 08-06-202 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the eighth generation (1987) (1987–1991); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat in White, Front Left, 08-06-202 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 1989 Ford F150 XLT Lariat 4x2 Regular Cab in Light Chestnut, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1991 Ford F-150 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat in White, Rear Left, 08-06-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1990 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat 4x2 regular cab 8' Styleside, rear left, 06-24-2024 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 4x4 4MT is a 5.0-liter V8 pickup truck with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 16 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.0L V8
Displacement5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFour-wheel drive (4x4)
Transmission
Transmission4-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway16 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford F150. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Sep 4, 1987 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

NHTSA campaign 87V140000

Sep 4, 1987 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

NHTSA campaign 87V139000

May 26, 1987 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

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.

NHTSA campaign 87V077000

89 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Ford F150

Owner Complaints

89 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford F150 (3 mention a crash, 43 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System37
Fuel System21
Gasoline21
Engine And Engine Cooling9
Structure5
Tires4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 24, 2006 · Tires
“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…”
Jan 26, 2006 · Fuel System, Gasoline
“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…”
Nov 14, 2005 · Fuel System, Gasoline Fire
“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…”
Oct 13, 2005 · Electrical System Fire
“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…”
Jul 1, 2005 · Wheels
“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…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 FORD F150. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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