1987 Ford Ranger Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1987 Ford Ranger. 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 Ranger 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 Ranger 1987, F-150 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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• 87V075000May 26, 198713,430 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Ford Ranger 1987

  Reported issue: The buckle portion of the seat belt assembly may not have been properly anchored to the floor.

  Possible 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.

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• 87V070000May 18, 198717,420 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Ford Ranger 1987, Bronco II 1987

  Reported issue: Stickers concerning handling and maneuverability which are affixed to drivers sun visor sleeves do not meet criteria for permanent adhesion.

  Possible 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.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE89129Gearshift lever breaksClosed · Jun 7, 1989

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