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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1987 Ford Ranger Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%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 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1987 Ford Ranger, 2% of the 50 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026333%
20251840%
20243941%
2023528%
20221745%
20216050%
20204938%
20199234%
201152%
201011%
200932%
200810%
200721%
200641%
200583%
2004277%
2003167%
20026118%
20015110%
20006910%
1999679%
19986010%
19974210%
1996287%
1995227%
19944911%
1993198%
1992137%
1991129%
19901010%
198957%
1988910%
198712%
198626%
1985519%
198319%

Other parts of the 1987 Ford Ranger

Electrical system
14 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
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