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1987 Ford Ranger 2.3L I4 2WD 5MT

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1987 Ford Ranger – front Unverified
Photo: 1992 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab in Aqua, front left, 07-22-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (1983–1992); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1992 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab in Aqua, front left, 07-22-2022 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Ford Ranger "Spirit" edition by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 1989-92 Ford Ranger XLT, front side left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1984 Ford Ranger Pick-Up - 48075995963 by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 1987 Ford Ranger SuperCab rear seats by Eli Duke, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 1987 Ford Ranger 2.3L I4 2WD 5MT is a 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $8,864 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$8,864 ($25,359 *)
Engine
Engine Type2.3-liter inline-4
Displacement2.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRear-wheel drive (4x2)
Transmission
Transmission5-speed manual
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined24 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

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

Apr 8, 1998 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

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.

NHTSA campaign 98E010000

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 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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.

NHTSA campaign 87V075000

May 18, 1987 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

NHTSA campaign 87V070000

51 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Ford RANGER

Owner Complaints

51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Ford RANGER (4 mention a crash, 14 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System14
Seat Belts8
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Fuel System7
Gasoline5
Exterior Lighting2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 1, 2011 · Electrical System Fire
“TRUCK WAS BOUGHT USED AND DEALER MAINTAINED, IT SAT PARKED FOR 3 DAYS WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED DUE TO SON BEING IN A PICA CAST FROM CHEST TO FEET, AT APPROXIMATELY 2 AM THE LOCKED TRUCK HONKED AND WOKE…”
Aug 20, 2008 · Tires
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 FORD RANGER. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE TIRES, SIZE 30X9.5/R15LT. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. HE…”
Sep 4, 2006 · Tires
“WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 75 BETWEEN NAPLES AND MIAMI FLORIDA, THE TREAD ON MY FIRESTONE FR 440 TIRE SEPARATED WHICH CAUSE MY FORD RANGER TRUCK TO FISH TAIL ON HIGHWAY. I CONTROLLED THE VEHICLE TO A…”
Jul 4, 2005 · Electrical System Crash Fire 5 injuries
“I HAD JUST LEFT A RED LIGHT. I WAS THE 1ST VECHICLE INTHE NORTH LANE ON A TWO LANE STREET. THE SOUTH BOUND SIDE HAD ABOUT 8 CARS . THE LAST CAR HIT A CAR IN FRONT OF HIM, SHE HIT A JEEP IN FRONT OF…”
Sep 13, 2002 · Structure Crash 1 injury
“WHEN ACCELERATING ON A FLAT STRAIGHT HIGHWAY FROM 30 MPH, THE TRUCK JERKED TO THE RIGHT WENT INTO THE DITCH AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES, TOTALLING THE VEHICLE. INVESTIGATING OFFICER COMMENTED THAT THE…”

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 RANGER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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