1987 Ford F-150 Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford F-150. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V139000Sep 4, 19873,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Ford F-150 1986–1987, Escort 1986–1988, Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1988 +18 more

  Reported issue: Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

  Possible 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.

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• 87V140000Sep 4, 19871,220 vehicles potentially affected
  Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  Covers: Ford F-150 1987, Ranger 1987, F-250 1987

  Reported issue: Wheel lug nut cone angles do not match lug nut seating angles.

  Possible consequence: Nuts could loosen in service creating potential forwheels to separate from truck.

  Remedy: Repair to prevent loosening of lug nuts.

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• 87V077000May 26, 1987108 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
  Covers: Ford F-150 1987

  Reported issue: Front inner wheel bearings may not have been lubricated adequately at time of assembly.

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP89005F-series fuel tank firesClosed · Jan 26, 1989
• PE89020FIRESClosed · Dec 7, 1988

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