1987 Ford Bronco Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 21%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1987 Ford Bronco, 21% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1987 Ford Bronco xlt that I bought from j and l auto. It has no brake lights, no blinkers and the head lights are stuck on bright. The back window is plexy glass, also none of the hose are hooked up under the hood. This makes it run real rich and the oil leaks so bad that every week I have to put in 2 quarts of oil. There was also a gas leak that was small and got worse as time went on. I tried to fix the gas leak but I can't find a used one any where. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000948, filed 2003-01“Purchased vehicle in november 1998. Started problems in 12/98. Purchased distributor shaft with wiring. Back brakes and front brakes replacement. Has had a miss since the vehicle was purchased. Causing a jerking whicle driving sometimes. While starting the vehicle-gas fuming and high RPM reading where engine revs up too high. Bad flooding if Bronco doesn't start immediately. It will eventually flood out. Air conditioner doesn't blow cool. Has had refilled. Lasted from hot summer but not cool at all now. Heater doesnt' get really what you would call hot. …”
NHTSA complaint #714559, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.Covers: Ford Bronco 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 2% |
| 2022 | 70 | 18% |
| 2021 | 30 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 6 | 16% |
| 1991 | 4 | 13% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 9 | 11% |
| 1988 | 5 | 10% |
| 1987 | 7 | 21% |
| 1986 | 4 | 15% |
| 1985 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Bronco
16 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Bronco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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