1987 Ford Ranger Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 14%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- 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 Ranger, 14% of the 50 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Gas mileage has decreased to 6 miles per gallon. No fuel leaks have been found. Basic parts have been changed such as fuel filter, plugs and wires, air filter. Timing has been checked and set correctly. However, none of these repairs have improved the gas mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #717621, filed 2000-01“Vehicle stalled and then caught on fire in the engine compartment. Consumer states no vehicle caught fire, then stalled in a matter of 30 seconds, the cab of trucj was on fire and consumer barely had enough time to pull to the side of the road, to get out of traffic, get her purse and get out of truck and get 10 feet away consumer states the fuel clip was never replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #986274, filed 1996-06Related recalls
- 87V139000Sep 4, 1987Spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.Covers: Ford Ranger 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 | 8 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 5% |
| 2021 | 8 | 7% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 50 | 17% |
| 2004 | 21 | 5% |
| 2003 | 18 | 7% |
| 2002 | 17 | 5% |
| 2001 | 31 | 6% |
| 2000 | 26 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 2% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 67 | 16% |
| 1996 | 35 | 8% |
| 1995 | 23 | 7% |
| 1994 | 63 | 14% |
| 1993 | 21 | 9% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 10 | 14% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
| 1987 | 7 | 14% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 7% |
| 1984 | 1 | 8% |
| 1983 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1987 Ford Ranger
14 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Ford Ranger
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology