1987 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 24%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Ford F-250, 24% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Abs, brake failure, pedal floor, loss of effectiveness, ABS light came on. Consumer was having problems with hydraulic system front brake system was replaced, as well as the rear brake sytem and seal there was also a brake fluid leak from the brake failure, ABS light was stillcoming on, but that problem could not be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #983242, filed 1996-04“Driving in mountain area a towing trailer. Brakes would fail going down hill. Took to dealer to have checked & found nothing. Had master cylinder changed & brakes still failed. Would kick in a bit. Brakes failed with or without trailer behind. Going on 10 years has vehicle in yard now.”
NHTSA complaint #816965, filed 1997-09“When appyling the brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, speed sensor in the differential has been replaced also the valve assembly and the master cylinder. Consumer will add repair information.”
NHTSA complaint #806381, filed 1996-12“Cruise control malfuctioned, causing cruise control to get stuck in that mode. Also, brakes did not work. Had to have vehicle coasted, and turn off engine in order to stop vehicle. .”
NHTSA complaint #840687, filed 1999-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford F-250
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford F-250
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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